About Us

At Perfect Peace Counseling, we offer compassionate, client-centered psychotherapy designed to support you through life’s challenges and transitions. Whether you're managing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, or simply seeking personal growth, our services are tailored to meet your unique needs in a safe, confidential, and affirming space.

We believe in the power of a strong therapeutic relationship, cultural sensitivity, and holistic care. Sessions are grounded in evidence-based practices, with a focus on creating real, sustainable change—at your pace.

Our Owner

Name: J’Briel E. Porter

Degree(s) and Credential(s): MS, LPC (TX, OK), LMHC (WA, FL), NCC, CCTP, Doctoral Candidate

Areas of Expertise : Assessment & Diagnosing, Women & Reproductive Issues, Complex Trauma, Children & Adolescents, BIPOC & other Marginalized Populations, Youth & Families

Bio: J’Briel is a licensed professional counselor primarily licensed in the state of Texas. J’Briel is a doctoral candidate for Walden University’s PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision program. J’Briel is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP).  J'Briel brings a wealth of experience and expertise in mental health and wellness. With a strong passion for helping individuals facing life-changing challenges, she specializes in utilizing Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to address and combat negative responses associated with traumatic experiences. J'Briel understands the struggles individuals face in maintaining their daily functioning and is committed to providing effective support.

Furthermore, J'Briel has a particular interest in addressing complex trauma, destigmatizing mental illness in minority communities, infertility, and women's issues, and recognizing the unique and sensitive nature of these concerns. She is dedicated to offering compassionate and effective services to individuals within this population. J'Briel's commitment to personal and professional growth is evident through her training in play therapy, where she is actively working toward becoming a certified play therapist. Additionally, she is an AutPlay-trained and certified therapist, demonstrating her proficiency in working with individuals who benefit from this therapeutic approach.

Research, Scholarship, Creative Work: Conference Presentations:

 

-SACES Conference 2024 – Reducing Secondary Trauma in Young Adults: Understanding Expressive Arts Interventions

-Black Mental Health Symposium- 2024  Reducing Secondary Trauma in Young Adults: Understanding Expressive Arts Interventions

 

-AMCHA Conference 2025- Reducing Secondary Trauma in Young Adults: Understanding Expressive Arts Interventions

 

Contributing Author:

-Williams, J. K., & Porter, J. E. (2024). Cultivating compassion: Navigating the depths of cultural self-awareness in counseling training and education. In A. Harrison & S. Golden, Culturally Sustainable Counseling Curricula in Online Higher Education (pp. 113-140). IGI Global Scientific Publishing.

 

Williams, J. K., Porter, J., West, D., & Smith, K. (2025). Preserving mental health and emotional wellbeing for black students. In Hines III, M. T. (Eds.), The reclamation of black lives matters in education, (pp. 91-118). IGI Global Publishing. DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-0492-2.ch004

 

 

Fellowships and Learning Experiences:

-APA Interdisciplinary Minority Fellowship Program Fellow 2020-2021

-APA Interdisciplinary Minority Fellowship Program Fellow 2021-2022

-2025 ASGW Virtual Leadership Institute Cohort Member

-2025 Association for Specialists in Group Work Research Committee Graduate Student Member

Academic or Professional Associations: American Counseling Association, Association of Specialists in Group Work, Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, Southern Region of the Association of Counselor Education and Supervision, American Mental Health Counselors Association