Davina Porter, LCSW — Therapist in New York

Hi there, I'm Davina!

Welcome! I’m honored you’re here. I believe healing happens when compassion meets commitment. My practice blends evidence-based psychotherapy with a holistic, client-centered approach to help individuals and families navigate life’s challenges, deepen self-understanding, and create lasting, sustainable change.

My focus

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or simply ready for change, I provide a supportive space where children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families can explore life’s challenges, deepen self-understanding, and move toward healing with confidence.

My approach

I provide a supportive space where curiosity replaces judgment. Together, we’ll explore what’s keeping you stuck, develop practical strategies, and work toward healing that feels authentic, empowering, and aligned with your goals.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, genuine, and collaborative. I strive to create a space where you feel comfortable being yourself while also feeling supported, challenged, and empowered to grow at your own pace.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was a professional dancer and dance educator. My passion for helping others discover confidence, resilience, and connection through movement naturally evolved into a career in social work. Today, I combine that passion with compassionate, evidence-based care to help individuals heal, grow, and reconnect with themselves.

My goals for you

I help clients identify meaningful goals, break them into manageable steps, and build practical skills to support progress. Together, we celebrate growth, navigate setbacks with compassion, and adjust treatment as needed to ensure your goals remain realistic, relevant, and achievable.

Our first session

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another. We’ll explore what brought you to therapy, discuss your goals, and begin building a foundation of trust. There’s no pressure to share everything at once; I’ll meet you where you are and move at a pace that feels right for you.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Interpersonal

Motivational Interviewing

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Attachment-based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Compassion Focused

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Dance/Movement Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Somatic

Trauma Focused

+ 17 more

Focus populations

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Body Positivity

Educators

LGBTQIA+

Single Mother

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)

+ 14 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Hunter College, School of Social Work.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Davina Porter