Often rebooked
I'm Fred. I’m a licensed clinical social worker with experience in both medical and behavioral health settings, specializing in anxiety, trauma, and addictions. My approach is practical and collaborative — rooted in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and supported by evidence-based tools. I provide a safe, judgment-free space where clients can challenge unhelpful patterns, build emotional resilience, and reconnect with what matters most.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In the first session, clients can expect a conversation that’s structured but low-pressure. I’ll ask questions to understand what brings you in, what you’ve tried before, and what’s most important to you now. We’ll start identifying goals and begin laying the groundwork for change — whether that’s emotional relief, building coping skills, or working through long-standing issues. Above all, I focus on creating a space where clients feel safe, heard, and never judged.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My greatest strengths as a provider are clarity, empathy, and the ability to get to the heart of an issue without wasting time. I bring a steady mix of emotional intelligence and directness — helping clients feel both understood and challenged. I don’t hide behind jargon, and I don’t believe therapy should be vague or endless. I’m here to help people build insight, shift patterns, and move forward with purpose.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work best with clients who are ready to look at the patterns that are holding them back — whether it’s anxiety, people-pleasing, addiction, or the aftermath of trauma. Many of my clients are high-functioning but internally overwhelmed, stuck between what they value and how they actually feel. I’m especially effective with individuals who appreciate a direct, thoughtful approach and want practical tools alongside genuine support.
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
First, we move at your pace, start where you are, in a safe space with no judgment. I am certified by the Albert Ellis Institute in REBT. I use this method in conjunction with a person-centered approach. I have successfully treated anxiety, substance use disorders, depression, and social anxiety. Throughout our time together we will be identifying and challenging unhelpful beliefs, tolerating emotions that hold you back, and learning to meet your needs.
Gottman method
The Gottman method is a proven approach used to increase quality and longevity in relationships. It primarily addresses the most significant factor determining success in a relationship - how we deal with conflict.
Motivational Interviewing
This is more a method than a treatment. When struggling with decision making, we look at "change" language, motivations, values, and determine where a person is in decision making. I'm here to guide and support.
Narrative
It's not the situation you face causing, it's the story you're telling yourself about it. We can explore the meaning you find in events and relationships, and reframing them, reconstruct new meanings, and ease emotional suffering.
3 ratings with written reviews
October 4, 2025
After my first session with Fred, I can definitely tell he is going to be a great provider to work with. We went over why I joined therapy and we are devising plans of treatment to help my issues. Overall it was a wonderful start of a great relationship that I know Fred and I will have. I look forward to my next meeting with him and starting to hone in on my treatment.
August 14, 2025
He listens, guides, and helps you readjust your way of thinking to help you cope and manage your day to day stressors. Since seeing Fred, I’ve been less irritable and able to identify my triggers allowing me to work with him to help myself realign my way of acting when exposed to these triggers.
July 17, 2025
It was a very nice intro. We got down and to it, no sugar coating, but very relieving To get something off my chest Without feeling judged. Set a good goal and timeframe for follow up.