Magna Porterfield, Ph.D., TN | Mind Diagnostics

Licensed

Online Counseling

(66 reviews)

Ph.D. Dr. Magna Porterfield

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Dr. Magna Porterfield is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Licensing: Ph.D. Years in Practice: 30 State: Tennessee

I am a psychologist who is licensed in both the states of Alabama and Georgia and I have had the opportunity to work in the field of psychology for several years. I have worked in the both university settings (as a teacher and counselor) as well as in private practice. I have also had the opportunity to travel and share my knowledge through lectures and workshops. I have the most experience in helping people who struggle with unipolar (but NOT bipolar) depression and anxiety. I also have a considerable amount of experience in working with individuals who have problems with managing stress and managing their emotions. I do not work with issues such as eating disorders, addictions, relationship problems or sexuality concerns.

My counseling style is warm, but also straightforward and honest. I consider myself to be a kind person. and I truly desire to help those who are hurting. In my work with people, I do not spend much time processing the past (i.e., childhood experiences, past trauma, etc.). I believe that true healing comes when individuals take active steps in the therapy process and focus on what they can do in their "present" situation to address their challenges. In my work with clients, I focus on helping them understand how their thoughts impact their emotions and their behavior - principles from the field of cognitive behavior therapy. I also look at the impact of lifestyle habits - diet, rest, exercise, etc. - on mental/emotional health. In addition, I sometimes utilize concepts and strategies from the area of positive psychology, which helps people identify and enhance their strengths (as opposed to merely focusing on people's weaknesses "abnormalities," so to speak).

Do you need a helping hand? I would love to be that "hand" and help you make those changes. Working with me will take commitment and will require you to not be just a "passive participant," so to speak, in your healing and recovery. If you are willing to do your part, I am here for you and would love to work with you. All it takes is that first step and you can make that step today!

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Issues: Stress Anxiety Grief Depression Coping with life changes Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties
Languages Spoken: English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.

Please note: It can take up to 24-48 hours to be matched to a therapist.

Reviews for Dr. Magna Porterfield

Overall Rating

Rate Magna How was your experience?

Overall

Amazing kind hearted, competent, caring, empathetic and sympathetic therapist. I am so happy I found her because I had to go through two other therapist to find my match. Dr. Porterfield is the best.

Always fast to reply and gives great advice towards my bettering. Always enjoy our sessions and can find great help in her words and suggestions.

Dr. Porterfield is a compassionate person. She clearly believes in my ability to grow and heal. She guides me to think deeply about what I bring to her. I truly appreciate her faith-based perspective during our sessions since that is something I highly value. I'm thankful for everything she has taught me so far and I look forward to what I will continue to uncover.

If you are looking for tangible results that touch on the spiritual, mental and physical... look no further than Dr Magna! She's professional. listens without judgement, responds to messages in a timely manner and caring. She also identifies issues and gives you the tools to address them successfully. She is highly recommended!

Thank you for your ear to hear!!!!!!

Dr. Porterfield has provided me with the tools I needed to change my life in a very short time frame! She loves the Lord and uses a very effective technique to give you the tools you need to live a positive, Christian life. She takes a holistic approach to healthy living and really cares about my progress in life and walk with the Lord. Dr. Porterfield is the best!!

Dr. Porterfield is insightful and picks up on the nuances of what I'm trying to explain. I also appreciate that she is not making assumptions with what I'm saying and asks follow-up questions when things are not so clear. I also really love the fact that she advises me to pray when there is something that is difficult for me to do! I appreciate all that she has done for me in this short period of time with her!

Dr. Porter field was great!

I am happy with my experience thus far with Dr. Porterfield. We have just begun and I am sure as we continue to work together there will be good progress.

She is absolutely amazing and very educated in multiple different areas, which was excellent for everything I was going through. She is just amazing!

Dr. Porterfield is a life-saving ear in this world. She answers quickly and always seems available to me. Checks up on me and always encourages me to follow through. I would recommend her services to anyone who wants to see results in themselves.

Dr. Porterfield has helped me so much, with my recovery from depression. She responds to my messages in a timely fashion, and checks on me when I haven't communicated to her in a while. I definitely would recommend others to her.

I am thankful to God for leading me to this Faithful Counseling site. I like the counsellor assigned to me. I'm glad she is a Christian and gives godly counsel.

Dr Porterfield and I are still getting to knew one another. However, I do like what I've learned of her so far. We haven't used any other method than posting as of yet, but that's fine with me. In fact I kinda like it that way, though I think at some point we'll probably do some video feeds.

Dr. Porterfield is an AMAZING counselor. When I reach out to her, she responds very quickly. I feel like we know each other on a personal level.

She was able to isolate and expose parts of my thought processes that I didn’t realize were hindering my ability to move forward- scripturally sound too!

I have only worked with Dr.Porterfield for a short time. I am feeling like she is starting to understand what I struggle with.

It has been a really big help, even though it only been a few weeks, my friends even told me they have seen a change in me. I am glad that i told the step to reaching for some guidance.

Dr. P. Is excellent. Very caring. She knows her stuff . Because of her and put on making progress. Thank you.

Dr. Porterfield has been awesome, she's starting to feel like a friend. She replies in a very timely manner and I feel like she's involved with my day to day.

Dr. Porterfield's approach is very professional and non-judgmental. Although this is a very vulnerable time in my life, I feel comfortable with inviting her in to share her Godly and clinical insight. I know that I will get through this.

Great experience!

Dr Porterfield was an immeasurable help to me. She was able to help me with many aspects of my day to day life and also helped to explore deeper avenues of my thoughts and beliefs that I felt were previously too difficult to address. I couldn't be more pleased with the process. Thank you Dr Porterfield.

My sessions with Dr. Porterfield were very helpful and help me greatly to understand my feelings and how to improve.

For an engineer that is always seeking solutions and a logical way to think things through she has helped me deal with my anxiety with amazing success.

Very understanding and it feels like she’s wants to watch you grow and understand yourself more to become better

Great therapist! Love her style of being direct and open and patient. I can get in my head a lot but she keeps me on tract.

Dr. Porter field made me at ease. She is wonderful!!

I really appreciate Dr. Porterfield and her patience and always bringing me back down to Earth. After two other counseling experiences and almost giving up, I’ve finally found help.

Dr. Porterfield is what I like to say "kindly candid." She is very attentive and intentional. Her spiritual, moral and ethical compasses are very present and I highly appreciate that; she operates out of integrity. Her energy and efforts feel very genuine. I am not disappointed. She made no empty promises, she gave me tools to use moving forward and supports me in strengthening my skillsets.

Had a few brief sessions, yet each was insightful and helpful. Highly recommended. Thank you Dr. Porterfield!

Great counseling with a christian point of view what was really important for me

Dr Porterfield has been so kind, she is a very good listener, and I appreciate that she has been incorporating my faith in our counselling sessions, my sessions with Dr Porterfield have made such a difference in my life I wish I found her and better help sooner

I worked with Dr. Porterfield for just about 3 months. Our time together was very valuable to me, and she supported me in a unique and helpful way. She is very direct in her counseling, not wanting to focus on excuses and explanations of the past, and this was something that although I didn't expect, was actually very helpful, as I tend to get way too caught up in those things. She supported me and provided me with various coping measures for when anxiety and thoughts take control of my mind. These are just a few of the things I will carry on from our counseling sessions, as well as her love and kindness that she put into our sessions.

Dr. Porterfield is amazing at therapy via messaging. I’m a professional therapist, too, so I have high standards and was unsure about how effective messaging would be. I have absolutely felt improvement in my emotional health in only a few weeks of work.

I have worked with Dr. Porterfield for 2 months and it was a pleasant experience. I felt comfortable and it was like was talking to a friend who had my best interests at heart. I would definitely recommend her anytime and also be ready to do pull your weight in the healing process.

She has been amazing! She understands and allows me to grow in the areas that I need help in

Dr. Porterfield is very professional and very knowledgeable in her field. I had about 4-5 sessions with her during a very challenging time in my life. I struggle with anxiety, negative thinking and low confidence. I appreciate that she doesn't just go through your childhood history to explain why you are going through emotional issues, but she provides you with practical steps to take to combat negative thoughts and emotions. She also addresses diet and lifestyle which I really appreciate. She's very flexible in scheduling and is attentive to your needs. I am also a Christian, and I really appreciate her biblical insights in the challenges that I faced. Thank you so much, Dr. Porterfield for all your help!

She is great! She has available resources from the start that are very helpful!

I have a good experience with Dr. Porterfield so far. She is very professional and very attentive. I am looking forward to more progress!

I have had a great experience with Dr. Porterfield. I came to BetterHelp when too many things became overwhelming and Dr. Porterfield helped me prioritize and address these issues to reclaim my agency in the situation. She added "tools" to my mental toolkit that I know I can use even when our time together is done.

Dr. Porterfield has been amazing. She listens and helps me to actively find solutions. She also checks in regularly. I feel comfortable and confident that I am going in the right direction with my treatment under her guidance.

Dr Porterfield listened and gave me suitable advice and strategies to work on. I saw a change in my life in 3 weeks. I would highly recommend her to anyone who wants both spiritual and practical support. She was caring and genuine.

Dr Porterfield is one of the nicest people I have ever met. She takes the time to listen to me and always gives me constructive feedback! I've only been her patient for a week now and I already have noticed a huge difference in how I feel mentally, emotionally and even physically. I wouldn't be able to get through this break with my ex without her guidance!

Dr. Porterfield is an amazing therapist. She's not judgemdntal nor does she tells you what you want to hear. She speaks professionally and listens well. I love our sessions wheather it's via tst or tele conference. I would recommend her.

At a point In life where I felt loss Dr. Porterfield helped me to understand what was going on and how to connect the dots.

I love her, absolutely perfect match.

Dr. Porterfield is a wonderful therapist - after 3 sessions, she already made me see life in a different way: she helps me cope with my anxiety and trauma, and more importantly, she offers me methods to build better, more realistic thought patterns, and live by them. My friends told me that I look happier and more serene. There are no words to describe how grateful I am to Dr. Porterfield.

She takes the time to cater the therapy to my specific needs and has provided me with a ton of insight and exercises, which I’ve seen measurable improvement in my own life.

Dr. Porterfield is a very good therapist. I learned so many new positive things and tools with her. She replies to me very quickly and having her as a therapist is very important to me. I like her approach and the way she makes me find different perspectives. I strongly recommend her.

Dr Porterfield is very professional and knowledgable and from the first session she could identify my main issues with thinking and emotions. She is absolutely amazing and I would definitely recommend her to any of my friends. Very thankful for the support, time and dedication she has given me to date.

Dr. Porterfield has helped me tremendously in a short period of time. She’s understanding, open minded, and educational. She doesn’t baby or coddle. I can’t wait to continue working with her.

Dr. Porterfield has been very engaging. She took the time to learn about my situation from beginning to end. She listened and asked questions and then she started giving me things to do to make me feel better. I am grateful for her help and I am still chatting with her often.

She is a wonderfully warm and patient woman. She's very respectful and doesn't belittle me when I'm having one of my episodes.

She is very professional and caring and gets straight to the point. I really appreciate the insight she has given me.

Dr. Porterfield is amazing. She is very responsive and available to listen as per your convenience. She offers great advice and is willing to help you through your problems.

Dr. Porterfield is very warm and professional. Each of her messages are well-organized and have clear objectives. Her counseling style is goal-oriented and she encourages you to learn and grow through resources that are free, online, with concrete messages. Physical health and self-care are part of her methods, and she will advise you to make lifestyle changes if you do not already make your physical health and nutrition a priority.

Dr. Porterfield is kind and professional. She offers several resources to help oneself. She provides relevant information for whatever issues one is going through.

Absolutely wonderful!

I love Dr. Porterfield and she is doing a good job. She is responding well and I would recommend her to another person. Keep up with the good work.

I used to see a psychiatrist and I did not like that experience and was very adamant that I would never do it again, Betterhelp has given me the confidence and courage to do that. Dr. Porterfield is really nice to talk to and just her being there and knowing she'll reply as soon as she can, gave me comfort. I was able to do the basic things I struggled to. It's lovely to share your journey with someone that knows what they're doing.

Dr. Porterfield is a very genuine and caring counselor. She will tell you like it is when you need it the most. She taught me so many things and helped me to grow as a person and I truly will never be able to repay her for what she has done for me as a person with my emotional growth and for helping to save my relationship. Since she is also a nutritionist, she can give recommendations if she feels they would help for foods or supplements that could help you to feel better as well. As a male, I never thought I would like having a female counselor not because of anything sexist but I didn't know if I would be able to open up to them in the same way but she put all that to ease during our first chats. She is an excellent choice for a counselor and you will not go wrong with Dr. Porterfield. She is the best of the best on BetterHelp.

Very happy with her ideas and thoughts.

Ms. Porterfield is an amazing person, and she helped me so much with my anxiety and panic attack issues. I feel like I have a close friend of mine that I can talk too! She's there for me and she always listens to my thoughts and concerns with empathy and deep interest. She even checks on me on random times to see if I am ok! She is an amazing professional and I would highly recommend her to anyone!

Very caring and helpful. Easy to talk to and share feelings with. Very supportive and positive. She helped me in dealing with my sadness and showed me ways to handle it and to always look at the bright side and be hopeful and grateful.

I thought she was lovely and gentle. She went out of her way to monitor and contain my anxiety and sort of looked out for me. Although I was a bit surprised by the use of positive psychology I can see how it might be difficult to offer more depth work with someone like me presenting with so much anxiety and depressed mood. Her suggestions and recommendations for my wellbeing were however always thoughtful and attuned and served to give me some hope and light from all this worry and isolation. So I felt taken care of and she made me feel better.

Rate Dr. Magna Porterfield

About you