Portia Reddy , LMFT

Portia Reddy is a California-licensed therapist with 16 years of clinical experience who brings warmth, sensitivity, and practical skill to her work. As an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she has supported people facing stress and anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. Her practice also addresses attachment issues, communication and workplace difficulties, chronic illness and pain, sexuality, and life purpose.

She blends evidence-based strategies with mindfulness practices, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s situation and goals. Portia is also a published author, with a meditation and mindfulness planner available on Amazon, reflecting her interest in integrating contemplative tools into daily life. She approaches each client with respect and compassion, meeting people where they are and helping them build skills for coping and growth.

Portia recognizes that beginning therapy can take courage and values the first step toward change. Her focus is on collaborative planning and practical, personalized support to help clients move toward greater clarity, resilience, and well-being.

Combining CBT and Mindfulness for Effective Online Support

Portia Reddy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to guide online sessions in ways that are practical and accessible. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - or CBT - focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and replacing them with more effective strategies, which can help with anxiety, depression, and everyday stress. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and simple practices that support emotional regulation, reduce reactivity, and promote self-compassion.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Portia works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions over time, combining techniques as appropriate so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy lives and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from different locations, maintain continuity during life transitions, and integrate practice between sessions. Licensed professionals and therapists can adapt these formats to deliver meaningful, skills-based support that fits each person’s schedule and circumstances.