Willow Portela

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Willow Portela

Available this week

Specialties: Anxiety, Trauma, Abuse Survivors, LGBTQIA+, Cultural and Systemic Oppression,

Insurance: Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield

Introduction

I am passionate about creating a safe space for meaningful therapeutic connection, especially with those who struggle with the effects of anxiety, past trauma, and different types of abuse. Depression and anxiety, as well as shame, guilt, and low-self esteem are common experiences that follow trauma survivors from the past into the present, making it difficult to maintain healthy relationships and live your life to the fullest. You may still feel like you are simply surviving and missing out on the joy and beauty that life can offer. I offer a compassionate, trauma-informed approach to therapy that can help you make sense of your experiences, aiming to empower you to not only understand yourself and your relationships on a deeper level, but also help you heal and grow. I enjoy working with "parts" of self and am also trained in S.A.F.E. (Somatic and Attachment-Focused) EMDR. If you're ready to begin your path towards healing, I am here to support you. It takes courage to reach out for help, and I feel honored to be trusted with the parts of yourself that can feel uncomfortable to allow to be seen. Together, we can unravel the sources of "stuckness" in your life and help you reclaim your personal power.

GENDER Female

PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers

RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

Accepting new clients
Available on nights
Offers free consultation
Telehealth appointments
Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

LCMHC #15333 (NC)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

Individuals

Communities

Feminism
Racial Justice/Equity
Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual
Trans & Non-Binary

Age groups

Teenagers (12-18)
Young Adults (18-24)
Adults (24+)

Languages

English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Willow Portela accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.

Aetna
BlueCross and BlueShield

Pay out-of-pocket

Self-Pay $140

Frequently asked questions

Is Willow Portela accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Willow Portela is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website. Willow Portela also offers a free consultation.

Does Willow Portela offer telehealth appointments? Willow Portela does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.

What areas does Willow Portela specialize in? Willow Portela specializes in the following areas: Abuse Survivors, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, LGBTQIA+, Mindfulness, Self Esteem, Stress, Trauma, and Cultural and Systemic Oppression.