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Portia Reddy

Calm-focused CBT and mindfulness for life challenges

LMFT California

Experience
16 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English
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About Portia

Portia Reddy is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in California who centers her work in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based practices. With 16 years of clinical experience, she focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and challenges related to self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

Her background includes supporting clients with LGBT concerns, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and grief, and intimacy-related issues, and she shapes treatment to each person’s goals and circumstances. Her approach blends practical skill-building with present-moment awareness; she also brings experience addressing ADHD, career and workplace problems, compassion fatigue, and a range of somatic and chronic illness concerns.

Portia is a published author of a meditation and mindfulness planner, reflecting an emphasis on integrating mindful practices into daily life. She aims to engage clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring dialogue and plans to individual needs, encouraging people to take the first step toward change with support and guidance.

Using CBT and Mindfulness in Online Therapy



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, and workplace or relationship difficulties. It often involves practical exercises and skills practice to change responses to challenging situations. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and awareness practices to help reduce reactivity, manage emotions, and support coping with chronic pain, grief, or persistent stress.

Finding the right approach tends to be collaborative; Portia works with clients to determine whether CBT, mindfulness techniques, or a blend of both best fits their goals and preferences. She adapts methods over time based on how a person responds and what feels most useful for their daily life and long-term aims.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, or health needs. These formats make it easier to access consistent support, practice skills between sessions, and maintain momentum while fitting therapy into a busy schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Portia address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, LGBT matters, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy, emphasizing practical skills alongside present-moment awareness to help clients change unhelpful thoughts and build coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Portia brings 16 years of professional experience to her practice, applying that background to a wide variety of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with the California license CA LMFT 98451 and practices in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She communicates in English and is not currently accepting international clients, so services are offered to clients located where she is licensed.
Which session formats does she offer?
Portia provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Fees vary based on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDomestic violenceFamily problemsIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexualitySomatizationWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English