- Client-centered approach
- CBT strategies
- Communication skills
About Fredrick
Fredrick Hodges is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of professional experience based in Florida. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting challenges, anger, and social anxiety and phobia.
He uses straightforward conversation to help clients name their concerns and pick manageable steps. Sessions focus on what is most pressing for the person in front of him, with practical strategies and clear goals. He adapts the pace to each person rather than following a fixed script.
Fredrick draws on client-centered therapy to keep the conversation focused on the client’s priorities. He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques to identify unhelpful thought patterns and test small behavior changes. These approaches are used to tackle anxiety, addictive behavior, relationship conflict, and trauma symptoms.
In sessions he listens for patterns that feed problems like isolation, anger, or substance use. He offers examples, worksheets, and short exercises when they can help with daily life. He also talks through communication skills and steps for rebuilding trust after separation or divorce.
Clients who prefer direct, practical work find this approach useful for short-term goals and longer-term change. Fredrick asks a few questions at the first meeting to build a plan and then checks progress each session so adjustments are simple and clear.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy puts the client's concerns first. In practice this means sessions begin with what matters most to the client and the therapist follows the client's lead to set goals and topics to address. This approach is useful for relationship worries, parenting strain, and feelings of isolation.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and testing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT often uses short exercises and homework to try new responses to social situations, anxiety triggers, or urges linked to addiction. These concrete steps can be discussed and adapted in remote sessions.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which approach or combination fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice is revisited regularly based on progress and what feels most useful.
The biography does not list which specific online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can still use worksheets, role plays, and skill practice effectively over distance when the format supports them.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
New York, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting challenges, anger, and social anxiety and phobia.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses client-centered therapy to focus on the client's priorities and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address thoughts and behaviors that maintain problems.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 18 years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and Florida and practices from Florida.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.