compassionate, relational, inclusive
psychotherapy for teens, adults, and couples
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Aute Porter
she/herI am an associate marriage and family therapist based in Santa Barbara, CA serving folks who encounter difficult life challenges. I use an integrative approach to help clients work past debilitating patterns, tend to big feelings, and mend wounds collected from past relationships. I hope to support you in following what gives you a deep sense of meaning.
I work with a broad range of issues. Some areas of focus are:
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coping with anxiety and overwhelm
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exploring issues of identity, including mixed/ multiracial /multicultural identity
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navigating complex family dynamics
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processing through relational trauma
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identifying fears of intimacy and attachment wounds
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setting boundaries and defining needs
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life transitions, especially for young adults and teens
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Sitting with shame, grief, and depression
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Perfectionism and imposter syndrome
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unpacking the socialization of class, race, and gender