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Frederick Fearday

Frederick Fearday, LCSW

LCSW - Anxiety and Mood Concerns

Florida

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Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Florida / SW3162
NPI
1467506097
Experience
40 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida
  • Stress and anxiety
  • LGBT issues
  • Social phobia focus

About Frederick

Frederick Fearday is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, in Florida with 40 years of professional experience. He works with people who deal with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, and LGBT related concerns. He also focuses on issues like abandonment, guilt and shame, isolation, post-traumatic stress, HIV/AIDS, and social anxiety and phobia.

His approach is relaxed and straightforward. He works to clarify what the client wants to achieve and agrees on steps to reach those goals. Sessions involve talking through current problems, identifying patterns that keep those problems going, and trying practical ways to change unhelpful habits.

Frederick adapts treatment to the person in front of him. He listens for what is most urgent and then suggests techniques that fit the client's day-to-day life. He explains options and checks in about what is or is not working as therapy continues.

Clients can expect a respectful, steady presence and direct conversations about next steps. He aims to help people break down big issues into manageable tasks and track progress session by session.

He offers services from Florida and provides sessions in English. International clients are accepted. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment through the site.

Approaches and how online sessions work

Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing patterns that keep problems active. One common approach teaches people to notice thoughts and behaviors that increase anxiety, then try small experiments to test those beliefs and shift reactions. This method suits worries that center on social situations and persistent anxious thinking.

Another useful approach breaks problems into steps and uses practical exercises between sessions. It helps people practice new responses to stressful events, manage mood swings, and reduce avoidance. These skills are often applied to trauma recovery, mood management, and social anxiety challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review symptoms, goals, and daily routines and then suggest methods to try. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques to continue or adapt based on what helps.

Session formats were not specified in the supplied biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. For some people this helps keep progress consistent while balancing work, caregiving, or other obligations.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Experience

40+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, LGBT related issues, and social anxiety and phobia among other concerns.

What is his therapy style like?

His style is relaxed and direct, focusing on clear goals and practical steps to reach them.

How much experience does he have?

He has 40 years of professional experience as a clinical social worker.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a Florida LCSW and provides services from Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography did not list specific session formats; confirm current options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Frederick FeardayLCSW

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