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Aute Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
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Aute Porter

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5 Endorsed
1010 Garden St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(818) 308-1631
Let's Connect (818) 308-1631
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I have extensive experience helping clients with anxiety, depression, complex-trauma, relationship issues, interracial couples, and folks from multicultural backgrounds. My care work is influenced by my own experiences as a mixed-race woman, and navigating the confusion of identifying my own voice. I assist clients by helping them untangle the once helpful, but now harmful patterns in which they learned to survive, and move towards living in accordance to their needs and values. I enjoy working with those who are curious to explore their identity, together deconstructing painful messages from society to uncover one’s personal truth.
I work with folks of all ages using a gentle, collaborative, and integrative approach. We focus on learning to decipher and acclimate to the messages your body sends you to lessen burdensome symptoms. I also use the relationship we build as a tool for uncovering painful wounds, practicing safe communication, and gaining deeper self-understanding.
My goal is to create a secure space where a light is shone upon your strengths, and where you can see proof of your inherent goodness. To help you feel protected enough to let obscured parts of yourself be discovered, and where you can give yourself permission to fully unravel, and feel more free. I'd be honored to join you on this exciting journey.
Call or Aute Porter now for a free 15 minute consultation - (818) 308-1631

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1010 Garden St.

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(818) 308-1631
I see client's both in-person in an office in Santa Barbara, or online for folks anywhere in California.
I specialize in Anxiety, Self Esteem and Racial Identity 
$165 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Hello, and welcome! I work with anxiety, relational trauma, issues of identity, and interracial couples both online and in-person.
Aute Porter
Let's Connect (818) 308-1631
Photo of Aute Porter, MA, AMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1010 Garden St.

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(818) 308-1631
I see client's both in-person in an office in Santa Barbara, or online for folks anywhere in California.
I specialize in Anxiety, Self Esteem and Racial Identity 
$165 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Hello, and welcome! I work with anxiety, relational trauma, issues of identity, and interracial couples both online and in-person.
Aute Porter

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $165
  • Couple Sessions $195
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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I am happy to provide you with superbills for out-of-network reimbursement, as I am not in-network with insurance panels. Currently, I do not have any remaining slots available for sliding scale.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 308-1631
Photo of Aute Porter, MA, AMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Aute Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
"
I am happy to provide you with superbills for out-of-network reimbursement, as I am not in-network with insurance panels. Currently, I do not have any remaining slots available for sliding scale.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 308-1631
Photo of Aute Porter, MA, AMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Aute Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 119539 Supervised by Nicole Z. Williams (California / 47079) Aute Porter
  • In Practice for 5 Years
  • Membership with California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists 146478 / 2019
  • Degree/Diploma from University of California, Los Angeles Bachelor of Arts/Psychology / 2014
  • Attended University of Southern California, Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2020
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I completed my marriage and family therapy degree at USC, and have received specialized training on the decolonization of mental health, trauma-focused studies, and somatic regulation. I've also had the privilege to gain mentorship from local clinicians I highly respect through my time at CCEC.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 308-1631
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Aute Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
"
I completed my marriage and family therapy degree at USC, and have received specialized training on the decolonization of mental health, trauma-focused studies, and somatic regulation. I've also had the privilege to gain mentorship from local clinicians I highly respect through my time at CCEC.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 308-1631
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Aute Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Self Esteem
  • Racial Identity

Expertise

  • Body Positivity
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Multiracial/Mixed-Race
  • Relationship Issues
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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When beginning therapy, you can generally expect to reflect on how feelings manifest in the body. We might identify when we notice more distress vs. less distress, examine the ways we try to respond or "fix" the distress, and what kind of "story" we've created to go along with the issue. How we address these matters varies, as treatment is tailored to your individualized needs.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 308-1631
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Aute Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
"
When beginning therapy, you can generally expect to reflect on how feelings manifest in the body. We might identify when we notice more distress vs. less distress, examine the ways we try to respond or "fix" the distress, and what kind of "story" we've created to go along with the issue. How we address these matters varies, as treatment is tailored to your individualized needs.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 308-1631
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Aute Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

5 Endorsements

Heather Marshall
Heather Marshall
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Aute's thoughtful and compassionate approach serves her clients well. Her presence is calming and nurturing - perfect for anyone in a place of uncertainty around complex issues of identity or just looking to know themselves more deeply.
David Barks
David Barks
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Aute's kind and vibrant nature combined with her skilled clinical ability offers an environment that helps her clients learn about and accept themselves. I gladly recommend working with Aute.
Becca Gasperoni
Becca Gasperoni
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Aute is a grounded, warm, and knowledgable clinician. It is evident that she cares deeply about her clients, and I highly recommend working with her!
Tara Vatankhah
Tara Vatankhah
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RYT
Jeff Hsiao
Jeff Hsiao
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background , 
Pacific Islander

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples

Communities

Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background , 
Pacific Islander

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Decolonized
  • Family Systems
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma-Informed
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In implementing an integrative, relational approach, I typically begin by addressing what feels dire and pressing, often through introducing lifestyle changes, coping skills, and experimentation. We then delve into deeper work by using methods such as attachment theory and IFS to clarify any internal changes. I value using an intersectional lens to place your stressors into context.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 308-1631
Photo of Aute Porter, MA, AMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Aute Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
"
In implementing an integrative, relational approach, I typically begin by addressing what feels dire and pressing, often through introducing lifestyle changes, coping skills, and experimentation. We then delve into deeper work by using methods such as attachment theory and IFS to clarify any internal changes. I value using an intersectional lens to place your stressors into context.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 308-1631
Photo of Aute Porter, MA, AMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Aute Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Location

Primary Location

1010 Garden St.

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(818) 308-1631

Email me

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I see client's both in-person in an office in Santa Barbara, or online for folks anywhere in California.
Call for a free consultation now - (818) 308-1631
Photo of Aute Porter, MA, AMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Aute Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
"
I see client's both in-person in an office in Santa Barbara, or online for folks anywhere in California.
Call for a free consultation now - (818) 308-1631
Photo of Aute Porter, MA, AMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Aute Porter
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT