Counseling Services for Children, Teens, and Adults
Dr. Cynthia Henderson Porter, LCSW
Dr. Cynthia Henderson Porter has worked in human services since 1991. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, earning a Bachelor of Social Work Degree in 1994, a Master of Social Work Degree in 1996, a Post-Master’s Certificate in Education in 2003, and a Doctorate in Education: Community Care and Counseling - Traumatology. Dr. Henderson Porter has provided counseling services for children, teens, college students, adults, and families in various community agencies, including Child Guidance Clinic(s), Christian Organizations, Public Schools, Public Health Departments, and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. Dr. Henderson Porter has also provided mediation, conflict resolution, and group conferencing services to resolve problems between family members, among colleagues, and friends. Additionally, Dr. Henderson Porter has experience as a Clinical Supervisor, Program Manager, and an Adjunct Professor.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Dr. Henderson Porter offers counseling services to children, teens, and adults who are struggling with various issues and concerns, including challenges with attention, hyperactivity/impulsivity, depression, anxiety, grief, coping, anger, stress, crisis, trauma, work, addiction, eating disorders, and relationships.
Dr. Henderson Porter has served on Advisory Boards for the prevention of homelessness, teen pregnancy prevention, dropout prevention, and the reduction of premature births and infant mortality. Dr. Henderson Porter is also an active member of several Professional Organizations, including national and international groups focused on volunteer endeavors, community service, civic issues, and human rights.