Penny Mechley-Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
3910 Caughey Road, Suite 200, Erie, PA 16506
Let's Connect (814) 281-8812
I am an individual therapist who treats adults and adolescents. I help clients to find an effective way to balance life's struggles with feelings of success and competence. My experience living and working overseas--in a number of other cultures--allows me to be very open to how each of us is shaped and influenced by our life experiences. I specialize in a variety of issues, including depression and anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues, parenting, family dynamics, adjustment issues, grief and loss, and trauma.
Many things can keep you from reaching your full potential--low self esteem, anxiety, depression, self sabotage, relationship issues, and guilt. I provide a warm and accepting environment and I can help you to release what is keeping you stuck so you will feel more productive, confident and content.
About me: I am a transplant to Erie--I've lived in the Midwest; as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mali, West Africa; in Washington, DC; and in Geneva, Switzerland. From Switzerland, I moved to Erie with my husband and our three kids. The summers in Erie are the best!!
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Penny Mechley-Porter now - (814) 281-8812
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Highmark
- NOVA
- Optum
- United Behavioral Health
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hea
- Out of Network
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Penny Mechley-Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Pennsylvania / PC005219 Penny Mechley-Porter
- In Practice for 17 Years
- Certificate from Certified Mindfulness Informed Professional 820861 / 2020
- Certificate from National Board For Certified Counselors 226503 / 2009
- Attended Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Graduated 2007
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Depression
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Cancer
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ Issues
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
French
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
French
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Energy Psychology
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Positive Psychology
- Relational
- Strength-Based
Location
Primary Location
Thrive Therapy Space
3910 Caughey Road
Suite 200
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 281-8812Email me
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (814) 281-8812
Penny Mechley-Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC