Batten Student Support Services

Nicolo Porto

Nicolo Porto, CAPS Therapist

Nicolo Porto is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He graduated from Marquette University in 2014 with a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology. He graduated from George Mason University in 2016 with his Master of Social Work, Clinical Concentration. He has a certificate in Sports Social Work from the Alliance of Social Workers in Sports (ASWIS). Nicolo has been a psychotherapist at UVA CAPS since July 2022. Clinical interests include: depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, executive functioning, and life transitions. Nicolo is a member of the Gender-Affirming Care Treatment Team in Student Health and Wellness. Outside of work, Nicolo enjoys spending time with his wife, dogs, going to trivia, playing softball, and is an avid sports fan.

Telephone: 434-243-5150

Email: cqk8gh@virginia.edu

Location: Garrett Hall, L005

Embedded Counseling and Psychological Services

Stress, anxiety, depression

Perfectionism, self-criticism, lack of motivation, performance anxiety

Adjustment to college life or graduate school, identity (personal, cultural, sexual orientation, gender identity)

Sexual assault, abuse, and other traumatic events

Alcohol and other drugs

Career direction, body image concerns, personal values, existential or spiritual concerns etc.

 How to Make an Appointment

You may schedule an initial phone assessment online using the HealthyHoos patient portal (login using your Netbadge ID) or by calling the CAPS main number (434-243-5150) and notifying the receptionist that you are enrolled in the Batten School and would like to schedule an appointment with Anne. If you’re having a mental health crisis, please contact the main CAPS number directly.

Anne’s office is located in the lower level suite (L002C), just next to Shawn Anderson’s office. In addition to making formal appointments with her, she encourages students to just stop by and say hello!

For more information, please see Getting Started at CAPS | Student Health and Wellness, U.Va. (virginia.edu). Anne is a UVA confidential employee: HTTPS://EOCR.VIRGINIA.EDU/CHART-CONFIDENTIAL-RESOURCES