John Porterfield, MFT and Jungian Analyst

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 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.

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