About Theresa “Reggie” Portello, LAC

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My goal is to help you build a brighter future.

Healing is not about becoming absorbed in the wound. It is about understanding what has shaped you, recognizing what may no longer be serving you, and building something better from here.

I work with adults who are navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, health challenges, relationship difficulties, major life transitions, and repeated cycles that may once have helped but no longer support the life they want to build.

My focus is practical and purposeful. Together, we can identify what is keeping certain patterns in place and begin building healthier routines, stronger supports, clearer boundaries, more effective coping tools, and a renewed sense of meaning and purpose.

Here is information about my training.

I earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and completed supervised clinical training for my degree at Grace Abounds Counseling.

Before entering the counseling field, I spent more than 25 years working across corporate, pharmaceutical, clinical trial, software, and fitness-industry settings. My background includes client relations, project management, training, team and department development, process improvement, and helping people navigate complex problems.

My experience has shaped the way I work as a counselor. I tend to notice patterns, resources, and practical next steps, especially when life feels complicated or difficult to untangle.

My Approach

My approach is grounded, collaborative, and action-oriented. I draw from person-centered, cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, existential, and practical skills-based approaches, while remaining attentive to the impact of trauma and past experiences.

I find that progress often grows from a strong and honest counseling relationship, practical action, and a willingness to look beneath the surface. The goal is not simply to feel better in the moment, but to create a life that feels more intentional, connected, and purposeful.

Start Therapy with Reggie

If you are looking for support with trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship difficulties, or repeated patterns that no longer support the life you want to build, Reggie offers a grounded and practical space to begin.

At Grace Abounds Counseling, therapy is available in person and online across New Jersey.