Profile / United States
Portia Reddy, LMFT
California
Licensed LMFT - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness exercises
- LGBTQ concerns
About Portia
Portia Reddy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 16 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, motivation and self-esteem, and addresses LGBTQ-related concerns. Portia also supports people facing career strain, relationship questions, grief, and trauma-related issues.
Portia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based practices in clear, practical ways. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. She encourages brief, doable experiments between meetings so clients can see what works in daily life.
She has experience across a wide range of concerns including ADHD, attachment difficulties, chronic pain and illness, and workplace problems. Portia also addresses intimacy-related issues, sexuality, and compassion fatigue for people in caring roles.
Portia is a published author of a meditation and mindfulness planner. That background informs how she uses simple mindfulness exercises in sessions, alongside cognitive strategies aimed at reducing worry and improving focus.
People typically leave sessions with concrete steps to try and short exercises to practice between appointments. The emphasis is on practical skills clients can use right away, with adjustments based on how those skills fit each person’s life.
How her CBT and mindfulness approaches work online
Portia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns in thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT sessions usually involve clear goals, short exercises, and homework that tests new ways of thinking or acting. This approach often helps with worry, depression, attention challenges, and workplace stress.She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach brief attention and breathing skills. These practices aim to reduce reactivity and improve focus, and they pair with CBT tasks to make behavior change easier in day-to-day life.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Portia will discuss goals and preferences and adjust methods as needed. Together they pick practical steps that fit the client’s routines and availability.
The therapist’s session formats are not specified here, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use guided mindfulness or CBT worksheets between meetings.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, motivation and self-esteem issues, plus LGBTQ-related concerns and many other topics such as grief, trauma, and career strain.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Sessions include practical exercises and small behavior experiments to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 16 years of experience working in clinical settings and private practice.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is licensed in California and practices there under the CA LMFT credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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