Justine Blythe Porges, LCSW & Coach

 “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change”

- Carl Rogers

LCSW, ACC, Organic Intelligence™ certified Heart level coach

My life and my work are intertwined. Years of formal education, personal healing, a lifelong curiosity about what it means to be human (and spiritual), and a deep commitment to living out my dharma all shape the way I work. This isn’t just what I do- it’s also how I live.

I believe that at the core, we are all whole, resourceful, and wise- even if life has made that hard to feel. I help clients reconnect with that innate strength by creating space for safety on the nervous system level.

I’m a licensed LCSW, certified Ontological and certified Organic Intelligence™ practitioner with over 20 years of experience. My work blends traditional and holistic methods including:

  • Attachment Theory and developmental trauma healing

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Trauma Recovery

  • Mindfulness

  • Cognitive -behavioral tools

  • Movement for trauma

  • Energetic and Spiritual Practices

  • Organic Intelligence™

What I love about my work, and particularly what Organic Intelligence™ has brought to my practice, is the dynamic shift away from the old model of looking for what's wrong and broken and into knowing and trusting in people's inherent well-being. That shift away from what’s broken, to what’s well and healthy inside of us, is profound as it helps us make sustainable change with even some of the most persistent and lifelong patterns.

What you Can Expect in sessions

Whether you are seeking support for HSP challenges, CPTSD, Anxiety, Depression or symptoms related to ADHD burnout and overwhelm, or if you are simply seeking more connection and meaning in your life, I will meet you with presence, deep attunement and care. We will work with curiosity, not judgement about what you are struggling with, and we will orient towards what feels alive, helpful and empowering.

I have learned both personally and professionally that healing isn’t about finding what’s wrong. It’s about supporting what is inherently right and working gently with the old patterns that no longer serve.

My role is to partner with you, not to fix, pathologise, or diagnose- but to help you reconnect with your inner resources. Together, we cultivate self-awareness, nervous system organisation, emotional growth, and post-trauma growth.

There is a lot of talk about nervous system regulation these days and it’s important discussion. Having a more regulated nervous system means that we have more access to our innate well-being and our natural instincts and impulses which is very important. However, if we are always trying to “regulate” ourselves then we can end up in an endless cycle of trying to “calm down” or not feel anxious and end up trying to constantly manage ourselves. That is exhausting and keeps our patterns cycling. Our system wants to change sustainably and can learn to feel more grounded and more present while in the presence of another person who can hold that grounded presence. This is co-regulation and is a key to how our system learns to access presence, safety and emotional regulation on it’s own terms.

With holistic system support and some time, compassion and connection, our nervous system flexibility becomes more accessible. When that happens, we have access to our voice, our boundaries, our innate desire for healthy connection, and more of our instinctual wisdom. We may find our way back to joyful pursuits, healthier relationships, more movement or engagement with life and spend less time in anxiety, worry, overwhelm, burnout and other challenging symptoms.

With our work together you can expect to learn how to support your own system to keep the changes going. This is sustainable change and I want you to walk away feeling like you are empowered from within yourself.

The Container I offer

My top priority is that you feel safe and supported while you freely express what’s on your mind and in your heart. The time we spend together is sacred, and my approach is grounded in a more human lens- one that honors your complexity and capacity. I will be there to walk with you, to witness, to reflect and to help guide you back to yourself when you feel stuck and uncertain. While I hold clinical licenses the work we do together is a through a therapeutic coaching lens. This means that we can bring to the surface all of your struggles and difficulties while we stay grounded in the here and now to find a way forward.

Let’s Connect

I work with clients around the world via video sessions and deeply value the relationships I build with each person I partner with. You can read testimonials here

I offer free consultations to explore whether we are a good fit- Schedule a Consultation or Contact Me with any questions.

I look forward to speaking with you soon!