About Porter
Porter Macey is a licensed marriage and family therapist who uses practical, evidence-based approaches to help with relationship and intimacy concerns. He draws on ten years of experience to guide conversations about sexuality, desire, and emotional connection.
Background and approach
Porter communicates in a straightforward, respectful way that aims to make difficult topics easier to face. He works with people who are dealing with depression and with those navigating issues related to LGBT identities and sexuality.
Porter also supports people coping with infidelity, non-monogamous relationship arrangements like polyamory, and matters tied to BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture. Sessions focus on clear goals and realistic steps toward improvement.
Porter adapts how he talks and plans work to each person’s needs. He focuses on listening carefully, naming the problems, and trying practical strategies that fit daily life.
Parents reading this will find concise explanations and direct suggestions rather than clinical jargon. He offers several online formats to fit different schedules and comfort levels.
Sessions can be done by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging so people can choose what works for them. Porter practices in Utah and holds a Utah LMFT credential.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on availability. He recognizes taking the first step can feel hard, and he aims to make the process straightforward and manageable.
Approaches for Relationships and Sexuality Online
Porter draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on communication, emotional awareness, and practical behavior changes. One common approach centers on improving how partners talk and listen to each other - learning specific communication skills can reduce conflict and increase understanding. Another approach targets mood and daily routines to address depression by building small, achievable habits that improve energy and interest over time.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Porter works with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust the plan as needed. He explains options in plain language and checks in regularly so the work feels relevant and doable.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit busy lives. Video lets people see nonverbal cues and work through sensitive topics in real time. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to schedule during a break. Live chat and text messaging provide shorter check-ins or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent and flexible around work, family, and daily routines.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also works with
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Depression
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Sexuality
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- Utah
- Languages
- English