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Portia Reddy, LMFT

  • Experience16 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy
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About Portia

Portia Reddy, LMFT, combines evidence-based methods with a compassionate, individualized style to support people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and LGBTQ-related concerns. She brings 16 years of clinical experience in California to each client interaction and adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect a person's unique circumstances.

Background and approach

Portia emphasizes respect and sensitivity while helping clients build motivation, self-esteem, and greater emotional balance. Her work integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, alongside mindfulness practices that foster present-moment awareness and emotional regulation.

Portia is also a published author of a meditation and mindfulness planner, reflecting her practical commitment to skills clients can use between sessions. She frames the first steps into therapy as courageous and aims to meet people where they are while collaborating on achievable goals.

CBT and Mindfulness Applied to Online Therapy

Portia draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for change; CBT often targets anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and workplace or relationship stress by focusing on thoughts, behaviors, and problem-solving. Mindfulness Therapy is used to cultivate present-moment awareness and emotional regulation through breathing, grounding, and attention practices that can reduce reactivity and support coping with chronic stress or grief.

Finding the right combination of methods is a collaborative process. She works with each person to explore which approaches fit their goals and day-to-day life, adjusting techniques as needs evolve so that therapy remains relevant and achievable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for those balancing work, caregiving, or mobility limitations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and practice new skills between sessions, while allowing licensed professionals to guide progress in a format that suits each client’s schedule and communication preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Portia commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, LGBTQ matters, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and grief, intimacy-related concerns, career and life changes, and compassion fatigue.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques with a respectful, client-centered tone that emphasizes practical skills and tailored treatment plans.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Portia brings 16 years of professional experience providing mental health support in California across many presenting concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with the credential CA LMFT 98451 and practices from California.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online care?
She offers a variety of remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are fees and subscription structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting 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