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Sade Porter
About
Hello and welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. I am a NYC native and am licensed to practice in both New York and New Jersey. I am passionate about delivering evidence-based care and feel especially honored to support marginalized, underserved, and disadvantaged individuals in receiving compassionate and meaningful mental health services.I’m grateful to work with Prosper Health in helping adults like yourself find answers, clarity, and support through comprehensive assessment tools that can serve as a guide toward greater self-understanding and improved life outcomes. I believe every individual deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported in a space that is welcoming and affirming.My goal is to create a collaborative and comfortable experience where you feel empowered to explore different parts of yourself with curiosity, confidence, and care. I look forward to being part of your journey toward greater understanding and well-being.
My passion for working with autistic and neurodivergent individuals grew through my experience administering assessments in an Article 16 clinic in NYC, where I supported individuals across the lifespan within the I/DD community in obtaining and maintaining essential state services. A large portion of the individuals I worked with were autistic adults, many of whom had spent years feeling misunderstood, overlooked, or unsupported because autism can sometimes present as an invisible disability.Through this work, I developed a deep appreciation for the unique strengths, perspectives, and lived experiences within the neurodivergent community. I also became increasingly aware of the barriers many individuals face when navigating systems of care, relationships, education, and everyday life. These experiences strengthened my commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based support that affirms each person’s individuality and dignity.I believe in creating a space where clients feel seen, heard, and respected without judgment. My goal is to help individuals better understand themselves, access meaningful support, and build on their strengths so they can move through life with greater confidence, clarity, and self-acceptance.
As a Black cisgender licensed psychologist, I am mindful of both the privileges and disadvantages connected to the intersectionality of my own identity. I recognize that each person’s lived experience is deeply personal, and I never assume to fully know or understand another individual’s journey. Instead, I approach my work with humility, curiosity, openness, and a willingness to learn. I stand to be corrected and value creating collaborative relationships where clients feel safe sharing their perspectives and experiences.My goal is to foster an affirming environment where clients feel seen and validated while exploring greater self-understanding, confidence, and growth. I am committed to meeting individuals where they are, honoring their identities and experiences, and supporting them in realizing their full potential in ways that feel authentic and meaningful to them.
