John Porterfield, MFT and Jungian Analyst

John Porterfield, MFT and Jungian Analyst

Telehealth Available
Professions: Marriage & Family Therapist, Psychoanalyst
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - MFC 35445
Secondary Credential: Jungian Analyst - Certified 2006
Telephone: 424-346-6199
Billing and Insurance:

I don't currently accept insurance, but I can provide documentation if clients wish to submit to an insurance company for "out of network" benefit coverage

Free Initial Consultation
Evening Availability

Therapy in:

Valley Village, California 91607

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What's My Approach to Therapy?

Welcome. I'm glad you're here.

I'm a Jungian analyst and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFC 35445) with over 25 years of experience helping individuals and couples navigate life’s complexities, deepen self-understanding, and create more meaningful, connected lives. My private practice is based in Valley Village, California, where I offer a grounded, compassionate space for growth, insight, and healing.

My approach is practical, intuitive, and deeply collaborative. I integrate traditional psychotherapy with Jungian analysis, active imagination, and dreamwork—offering both insight and concrete tools. Clients often describe me as warm, thoughtful, and engaged. I listen closely—to what is said and what remains unspoken—and help you find clarity and strength from within.

In addition to my private practice, I teach workshops on dream interpretation and personal growth, supervise clinicians, and serve as a training analyst. I'm a past president of the C.G. Jung Study Center of Southern California, and I continue to be involved in training and mentoring the next generation of depth-oriented therapists.

My Practice & Services

My clients appreciate my ability to be both direct and creative, offering thoughtful insight with a practical edge. With over two decades of experience, I support lasting change by helping people move through stuck patterns and into a fuller experience of themselves.

What You Can Expect
Therapy with me is a respectful, engaged partnership. I offer a supportive space where you can be honest about your struggles, your hopes, and the deeper questions that matter to you. We’ll work together to uncover what’s been getting in your way and identify what will help you grow, heal, and move forward.

You're not alone in this. If you’re ready to begin—or if you're just curious and want to explore the possibility—I invite you to reach out for a free phone consultation. I look forward to hearing from you.

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

What I Treat Specialties
I work with adults and couples facing:

Life transitions and identity shifts
Relationship and intimacy issues
Anxiety and stress
Depression and mood-related challenges
Grief, loss, and trauma
LGBTQ+ issues and self-acceptance
Personal growth and meaning-making
Creative and spiritual development
Dreams and unconscious processes

Client Age Groups I Work With

  • Adults
  • Elders

Languages

  • English

Client Challenges & Concerns I Address

  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Blended Family Issues
  • Career Choice
  • Codependency / Dependency
  • Communication Problems
  • Creative Blocks
  • Depression
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Family Problems
  • Fear
  • Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
  • Health / Illness / Medical Issues
  • Individuation
  • LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
  • Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance
  • Men's Issues
  • Midlife Crisis / Midlife Transition
  • Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
  • Relationships and Marriage
  • Religious Issues
  • Shame
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trust Issues
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues
  • Worry
  • Young Adult Issues
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Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

  • Depth Therapy
  • Depth-Oriented Brief Therapy
  • Dreamwork
  • Imago Relationship Therapy (IRT)
  • Jungian Psychotherapy
  • Psychoanalysis / Modern Psychoanalysis

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