Melinda Porter

Melinda Porter, MA, LPC-S, CST is a counselor in Carrollton, Texas. Melinda began her career in education, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Education with an Early Childhood Endorsement. She then went on to pursue a master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Texas Wesleyan University. While her teaching career was fruitful and encompassed 13 years, she decided to venture into counseling – an endeavor that allows her to work with individuals and their families as a unit. She opened MCP Counseling in 2014 and has been providing care for clients in all communities since that time.

In 2019 she decided it was time to add more clinicians to her company in order to help a larger population. Melinda selected counselors that are congruent with her welcoming, non-judgmental environment.

Melinda, as an AASECT Certified Sex Therapy, provides services to couples, polycules and individuals with diverse sexuality and expressions.

Melinda is also a trained EMDR therapist. She uses EMDR to help you move through a stuck place, trauma and teaches you skills to stabilize and process from a secure place. Melinda is invested in move at your pace and being present with you in sessions as support.

Melinda has also worked in the queer community since 2012. Working with children, teens, individuals, couples, and families to process sexuality and gender questions and/or transitioning. She provides safe space and education on the journey to congruency. Her goal is for you to find self-understanding and skills to be at the moment.