Aute Porter, LMFT

E hoa here ma, 'ia ora na! 🌺

My name is Aute (pronounced "awe-tay" like latte without the L)! I work with folks on anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, relationship issues, family conflict, interracial relationships, and identity exploration from a decolonial, liberation-centered lens. My care work is influenced by my own lived experiences as a mixed-race Mā'ohi (Tahitian) and English cis-woman, untangling myself from the contrasting expectations and values of my communities. As a result, I am passionate about supporting multiracial people, bicultural people, Pacific Islanders, as well as those who are queer-identifying or white allies. I believe that placing my client's symptoms within the context of culture, history, capitalism, systemic oppression, and intergenerational trauma are a crucial part of the healing process.

— Linda Thai, LCSW My approach is gentle, collaborative, and integrative. I work with adults and teens one-on-one, as well as provide relationship therapy (romantic and family). I aim for the relationship we build to become a tool in itself for exploring past wounds and challenges. Other tools I incorporate are from modalities such as psychodynamic, somatic experiencing, IFS, PACT, family systems, and attachment. I have specialized training in somatic regulation skills, Brainspotting, and cultural integration, and have experience treating complex-trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, substance issues, grief, OCD, eating disorders, and neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism).

I see clients online in California, and in-person in Downtown Santa Barbara. Fees are based on an Anti-Oppressive Rate Questionnaire and sliding scale tier-system.

If you're interested in working together, I offer a free phone consultation, as well as a free 30-minute consultation (can be either online or in-person) to help us determine if it feels like a good fit 🤗 🌺 Mauruuru, te aroha ia rahi!

Aute Porter, LMFT

autesporter@gmail.com

(805) 265-9003

https://auteporter.com

Instagram: @themaohitherapist