- ACT informed therapy
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Narrative and client-centered
About Frederick
Frederick "Fred" Cotterman is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with six years of experience in mental health settings. He works with people facing anxiety, stress, depression, panic, substance use concerns, and trauma. Fred also offers support around relationship and intimacy struggles and issues related to ADHD and mood disorders.
Fred uses straightforward talk therapy and practical strategies in sessions. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses client-centered and narrative approaches to understand personal stories and values that matter to each person.
Sessions are interactive and focused on real-life problems. He listens for patterns such as avoidance, control issues, or shame, and then works with clients on specific steps they can try between meetings. This can include small behavioral experiments, coping skills for panic, or exercises to shift negative self-talk.
Fred aims to reduce barriers to care by keeping language simple and therapy practical. He pays attention to grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and complications from past abuse. People often come for help with loneliness, impulsivity, or finding purpose after big life changes.
When someone is unsure where to start, he begins by clarifying goals and testing a few approaches to see what fits. That way the plan evolves from what actually helps in day-to-day life.
Approaches used and how online sessions function
Fred often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify what matters to them and take small actions aligned with those values, even when anxiety is present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify upsetting thought patterns and test new behaviors that can reduce panic and low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Fred will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. The plan can be adjusted as sessions reveal what helps most in daily life, so the process stays collaborative.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone choose audio-only or video if that helps them focus or manage energy during a session.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, panic, depression, substance use, trauma, and related issues like attachment, shame, and caregiving stress.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are interactive and practical, with straightforward talk and exercises to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working in the mental health field.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds an LMSW credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.