About Fredrick
Fredrick Hodges is a licensed clinical social worker who uses a straightforward, people-focused approach to help when anxiety and stress feel overwhelming. He draws on 18 years of experience to guide clear conversations and practical steps. He aims to make the first call or message feel manageable for someone who is nervous about starting therapy.
He leans on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the pace and topics.
Background and approach
He pairs that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which breaks down thoughts and habits into small, changeable steps. These methods are used to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and anger in everyday terms. Fredrick has worked with people coping with addictions, relationship strain, parenting stress, and life transitions like divorce and separation.
He also supports those dealing with loneliness, social phobia, and post-traumatic stress. Conversations focus on real problems and practical tools rather than jargon. Sessions are tailored to each person’s goals.
He listens for what matters most and helps build a plan that fits a client’s life. Progress is tracked with short, achievable actions and regular check-ins. He practices in Florida and works in English.
The emphasis is on steady, respectful support that helps people reduce symptoms and rebuild routines. Starting therapy is framed as a step-by-step process rather than a single event.
Practical approaches for online anxiety care
Fredrick uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, listening-based relationship where the person's goals guide the work. This approach helps people feel heard and make decisions at their own pace.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and then teaches specific skills to change patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, social phobia, and depression because it breaks problems into small, manageable steps.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust plans based on what helps most. That process happens openly in session and over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a fuller conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat or text can be used for shorter check-ins, quick coping strategies, or when writing helps organize thoughts. These options make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy lives.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Anger management
- Communication problems
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 18 years
- Licensed
- New York, Florida
- Languages
- English
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