Aute Porter | Decolonized Multiracial Therapist

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

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

8 Endorsed

1010 Garden St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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I have extensive experience helping clients with anxiety, relationship issues, complex-trauma, and the exploration of 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 challenging 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 comforting 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 Email Aute Porter | Decolonized Multiracial Therapist now for a free 15 minute consultation - (818) 308-1631

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, Relationship Issues and Racial Identity

$165 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

Welcome to my virtual office :) If you feel we would be a good fit, I'd love to hear from you!

Aute Porter | Decolonized Multiracial Therapist

Let's Connect (818) 308-1631

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, Relationship Issues and Racial Identity

$165 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

Welcome to my virtual office :) If you feel we would be a good fit, I'd love to hear from you!

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

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 Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 308-1631

Aute Porter | Decolonized Multiracial Therapist

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 Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 308-1631

Aute Porter | Decolonized Multiracial Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Qualifications

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate: Aute Porter

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

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 respect and cherish through my time at CCEC.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 308-1631

Aute Porter | Decolonized Multiracial Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 308-1631

Aute Porter | Decolonized Multiracial Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Relationship Issues
Racial Identity

Expertise

Body Positivity
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Family Conflict
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Multiracial/Mixed-Race
Self Esteem
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

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 Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 308-1631

Aute Porter | Decolonized Multiracial Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 308-1631

Aute Porter | Decolonized Multiracial Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

8 Endorsements

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.

Emily Benaron

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Aute offers an optimal blend of highly trained clinical skills with warmth, cultural respect and understanding, empathy, social justice, and clarity. This allows her to offer client centered, equitable, and inclusive therapy.

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.

Yvonne Rendina

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, MLIS

Aute's warm, relational, and integrative approach supports clients in unraveling the stories, identifications, and conditions which can hinder their self-acceptance, self-awareness, and freedom.

Khaled Jeiroudi

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, AMFT, APCC

Aute has a nuanced understanding of identity and human development. I have worked with Aute as a colleague and witnessed her capacity to hold space for those seeking a safe and nonjudgmental space. I highly recommend her therapeutic approach!

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!

Jeff Hsiao

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Tara Vatankhah

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, RYT

Client Focus

Age

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background ,

Pacific Islander

Age

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

Attachment-based
Brainspotting
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Decolonized
Family Systems
Integrative
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Person-Centered
Psychodynamic
Relational
Somatic
Strength-Based
Trauma Informed

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 Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 308-1631

Aute Porter | Decolonized Multiracial Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (818) 308-1631

Aute Porter | Decolonized Multiracial Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Location

Primary Location

1010 Garden St.

Santa Barbara, CA 93101

(818) 308-1631

Email us

Website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

Downtown

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

Aute Porter | Decolonized Multiracial Therapist

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

Aute Porter | Decolonized Multiracial Therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT