- Anxiety and stress
- Mindfulness practices
- Money and life goals
About Portia
Portia Reddy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 16 years of experience. She focuses on everyday struggles like anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and stress. Portia also supports people dealing with LGBT concerns, motivation and confidence, and life changes that feel overwhelming.
She uses practical tools rather than long theory talks. Portia draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients spot unhelpful thinking and try small experiments that change outcomes. She also uses Mindfulness Therapy techniques from her meditation work to help people calm their bodies and notice unhelpful patterns.
Portia tailors conversations and plans to each person. She says that therapy should fit real life, so she works on clear steps you can use between sessions. Her background includes writing a meditation and mindfulness planner that is available on Amazon.
Her approach is respectful and direct. She aims to be sensitive and compassionate while helping clients make concrete changes. She encourages whoever is thinking about therapy to recognize the courage it takes to start.
Portia helps with a broad range of concerns beyond mood and anxiety. These include relationship and intimacy questions, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, workplace stress, chronic health issues, communication problems, and money and financial issues. She will work with you to set goals and practical next steps.
How CBT and Mindfulness translate to online therapy
Portia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors in small steps. CBT focuses on practical exercises and homework you can try between sessions to reduce anxiety or shift patterns that block goals.She also draws from Mindfulness Therapy and meditation practices to teach simple attention and breathing exercises. These tools can reduce reactivity, ease stress, and help with concentration, self-compassion, and managing difficult feelings.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Portia will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and daily life. She adapts the plan as you progress so therapy stays useful and relevant.
Session format details are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and use brief check-ins when needed. They can also allow practice of mindfulness and CBT exercises in the setting where you live and work, helping new habits translate into everyday routines.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Portia commonly help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, LGBT issues, ADHD, grief, trauma and relationship and work concerns, among others.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Portia uses practical, conversational therapy that mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to create clear, doable steps between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with people on mood, motivation, confidence, and related concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - and practices in California.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.