Stacy Bortey, LPC

Stacy Porter

Stacy is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She has extensive experience in individualized assistance to individuals facing various mental health conditions. These conditions include bipolar disorder, borderline disorder, anxiety, depression, stress, grief, self-esteem issues, multicultural challenges, relationship difficulties, and parent-child conflict. Her approach to therapy involves using questioning tactics and solution-focused therapy to help the client find solutions that is needed through our journey together.

She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology, with a minor in biology, from Texas Southern University in Houston.

Following her undergraduate studies, she attended Texas Wesleyan University to obtain a master's degree in counseling. Stacy provides services to clients of various age groups, ranging from the age of 12 to seniors.

 

Education:  

  • MA, Texas Wesleyan University;
  • BS, Texas Southern University

Therapeutic Approaches:

Stacy uses a range of approaches based on your goals and preferences, including:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Ages: 12 and up

Conditions Treated:

Stacy works with patients experiencing:

  • Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
  • Bipolar I and II Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
  • Panic Disorder
  • Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
  • Schizophrenia
  • Gender Dysphoria

Areas of Focus:

In addition to mental health diagnoses, Stacy helps clients with:

  • Stress Management
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transitions and Adjustment Issues
  • Relationship and Family Issues
  • Parenting Support
  • Workplace Stress and Career Counseling
  • Self-Esteem and Self-Confidence
  • Anger Management
  • LGBTQ+ Support and Identity Exploration
  • Cultural and Racial Identity
  • Spiritual and Religious Concerns
  • Body Image and Self-Compassion
  • Divorce and Co-Parenting Support
  • Academic and School Challenges

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Frisco Location

Office Hours

Monday-Thursday: 8am - 7pm
Friday: 8am - 5pm
Saturday: 8am - 3pm

Southlake Location

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Monday-Thursday: 8 am – 7pm
Friday:  8am – 5 pm
Saturday: 8am - 3pm

IV Ketamine & Therapy Center

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Friday: 8am - 5pm

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