“Stress, trauma, and emotional pain can quietly shape how we see ourselves and the world around us. I believe you are the expert of your own story. My role is to help you understand what’s been weighing you down, build skills for healing, and move forward with renewed hope and purpose. I look forward to walking alongside you.” ~ JaeClinical Therapist
(Remote only services)
Paula (Jae) Porter, LPC-MHSP is a Licensed Professional Counselor at the Center of Hope for Behavioral Health with extensive experience in community-based mental health services. She holds a Master of Professional Counseling and is deeply committed to providing trauma-informed, compassionate care to adults, couples, and families navigating life’s challenges. Jae creates a safe, collaborative space where clients feel respected, supported, and empowered throughout their healing journey.
Jae integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help clients understand how trauma, stress, and life experiences impact thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. She provides marital and couples therapy, supporting partners as they rebuild trust, improve communication, and strengthen emotional connection. Jae also brings specialized expertise in serving the foster care community, including foster parents, biological families, foster youth, and adoptees, with care grounded in empathy, advocacy, and an understanding of complex trauma.
Jae holds a Prepare/Enrich Certification and is a State-Certified TN-KEY Trainer, working closely with individuals pursuing foster parent licensure. She has also completed specialized training in trauma and suicidal ideation, allowing her to support clients through high-stress and vulnerable moments with clinical skill, safety, and compassion.
She also provides Christian and spiritually integrated counseling for clients who desire faith-informed support, thoughtfully incorporating spiritual values in a way that honors each client’s beliefs, autonomy, and therapeutic goals.
Jae’s calm presence, trauma-informed approach, and unwavering dedication make her a trusted member of the Center of Hope clinical team and a supportive partner for individuals and couples seeking safety, healing, and restored hope.
