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Penny Mechley-Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC

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
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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 Penny Mechley-Porter now - (814) 281-8812

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Thrive Therapy Space

3910 Caughey Road

Suite 200

Erie, PA 16506

(814) 281-8812
At this time, I am offering tele-therapy through video and/or phone to all who want to be seen. I am currently accepting new clients.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Depression and Self Esteem 
$140 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  
Let's Connect (814) 281-8812
Photo of Penny Mechley-Porter, MA, NCC, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Thrive Therapy Space

3910 Caughey Road

Suite 200

Erie, PA 16506

(814) 281-8812
At this time, I am offering tele-therapy through video and/or phone to all who want to be seen. I am currently accepting new clients.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Depression and Self Esteem 
$140 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, families and groups  

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
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (814) 281-8812
Photo of Penny Mechley-Porter, MA, NCC, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Penny Mechley-Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (814) 281-8812
Photo of Penny Mechley-Porter, MA, NCC, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
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
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (814) 281-8812
Photo of Penny Mechley-Porter, MA, NCC, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Penny Mechley-Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (814) 281-8812
Photo of Penny Mechley-Porter, MA, NCC, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Penny Mechley-Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC

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
Do these issues align with your needs? or (814) 281-8812
Photo of Penny Mechley-Porter, MA, NCC, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Penny Mechley-Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (814) 281-8812
Photo of Penny Mechley-Porter, MA, NCC, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Penny Mechley-Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC

3 Endorsements

Carla Storrs
Carla Storrs
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Penny is a wonderful therapist. She always has the client's best interest in mind. If she is unable to help, she will refer to another therapist to meet the clients needs.
Jaclyn Harmon
Jaclyn Harmon
Licensed Professional CounselorLPC
Penny has helped me move forward with a new and exiting adventure with my life. She was able to provide me the tools needed to do this on my own. I would recommend her for other therapist to help facilitate private practice!

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
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (814) 281-8812
Photo of Penny Mechley-Porter, MA, NCC, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Penny Mechley-Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (814) 281-8812
Photo of Penny Mechley-Porter, MA, NCC, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Penny Mechley-Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC

Location

Primary Location

Thrive Therapy Space

3910 Caughey Road

Suite 200

Erie, PA 16506

(814) 281-8812
"
At this time, I am offering tele-therapy through video and/or phone to all who want to be seen. I am currently accepting new clients.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (814) 281-8812
Photo of Penny Mechley-Porter, MA, NCC, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Penny Mechley-Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC
"
At this time, I am offering tele-therapy through video and/or phone to all who want to be seen. I am currently accepting new clients.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (814) 281-8812
Photo of Penny Mechley-Porter, MA, NCC, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Penny Mechley-Porter
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, NCC, LPC