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Jessie Porfidio, RMFTI

Registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern

Therapy with me begins with a relationship built slowly with care, presence, and mutual respect. Our work together is creating a space where you feel deeply understood. Everything you bring, your thoughts, emotions, questions, and hesitations, is welcomed without judgment. Especially for clients who have felt unseen, misread, or emotionally out of step, I offer a space grounded in trust and attunement. I am also experienced in supporting LGBTQ+  clients and deeply committed to honoring cultural diversity in every session. Whether you are seeking individual or couples therapy, this kind of connection can become a foundation for healing, insight, and meaningful change.
 

Finding the right therapist can feel daunting. That is why I aim to show up as a real person, curious, collaborative, and adaptable to your pace. I support clients with a wide range of experiences, including those navigating trauma, grief, ADHD, autism, identity-related concerns, and relationship challenges. Our work may involve reflection, creativity, humor, or quiet depending on your needs. My goal is to walk alongside you, offering tools and support as we explore what healing and growth look like together. If that resonates, I would be grateful to connect with you. You're welcome to reach out for a free consultation, so we can determine whether working together feels like the right fit.

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​We offer free consultations call/text the front office: 727-308-6094

Specializations:

Credentials & Experience:

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  • ​Family & Intimate Relationships

  • Trauma & PTSD

  • Grief & Loss

  • Identity Development

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Self-Esteem & Self-Compassion

  • Neurodivergence

  • LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care

  • Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts

  • Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology with a Specialization in Psychological Trauma Studies, at Antioch University Seattle and Los Angeles

  • Registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern in the state of Florida

  • Additional training in Drama Therapy and Psychodrama, with a focus on trauma processing and expressive healing modalities

Jessie sees clients aged 13 and above.

Specializations:

  • Trauma & Grief: Supports clients navigating the effects of trauma and grief, including complex trauma and loss across the lifespan.
     

  • Identity Development: Guides clients through exploration of personal, gender, cultural, and sexual identity in affirming and empowering ways.
     

  • Life Transitions: Helps clients manage changes such as entering adulthood, relationship shifts, parenting, or career transitions.
     

  • Intergenerational Wounds: Works with individuals and families to recognize and heal patterns passed down through generations.
     

  • Teens, Adults, Couples, and Families: Experienced in working with high school-aged adolescents, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds.
     

  • Neurodivergence: Neurodiversity-affirming therapist with experience supporting autistic, ADHD, and otherwise neurodivergent clients.
     

  • LGBTQIA+ & Gender-Expansive Clients: Provides affirming care for LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, and families, including transgender and nonbinary clients.
     

  • Culturally Responsive & Systemically Aware: Honors each client’s cultural background, community, and the broader systems that influence their mental health.

Modalities:

  • Person-Centered Therapy: Builds the therapeutic relationship on empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard.
     

  • Strengths-Based Approach: Emphasizes resilience and inner resources to help clients build confidence and forward momentum.
     

  • Trauma-Informed Care: Creates a sense of safety and choice, recognizing the pervasive impact of trauma on the body and mind.
     

  • Attachment-Based Therapy: Focuses on improving emotional bonds and fostering secure, connected relationships.
     

  • Narrative Therapy: Helps clients re-author the stories they tell about themselves, shifting from pain to meaning and empowerment.
     

  • Mindfulness & Somatic Awareness: Encourages presence and body-mind connection to regulate emotions and access deeper insight.
     

  • Integrative & Flexible Approach: Adapts therapy to the client’s unique needs by drawing from multiple therapeutic traditions and techniques. 

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