- 35 years experience
- Sleep and rest support
- Strengths based
About Fred
Fred Lombardo is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience. He helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed by life changes. He also supports those facing relationship friction, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and career or motivation concerns.
Fred works from the belief that each person knows their own story best. He listens first and then offers practical steps that fit the person's life. Sessions aim to build on strengths and to make small, useful changes that add up over time.
His approach draws from several evidence-informed methods. He uses client-centered conversations to clarify what matters most, cognitive behavioral strategies to spot unhelpful thinking, and mindfulness tools to reduce reactivity. He also brings motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas into therapy when they help the work.
People often come for help with panic, social anxiety, communication problems, jealousy, control issues, ADHD challenges, or compassion fatigue. Fred talks through specific coping strategies for panic attacks and sleep disruption, and he helps people create routines that support better rest.
Therapy sessions are focused and practical. He emphasizes collaboration, steady progress, and building skills that can be used outside the room. To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button and completes a short questionnaire to match and schedule sessions according to availability.
Approaches and what online work looks like
Fred frequently uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in his work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can find their own solutions, which helps when someone needs space to sort out feelings about relationships or life changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage panic, and improve sleep.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which methods fit best based on goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying different tools over several sessions and adjusting the plan together.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on hectic days. It also lets people continue steady work on sleep routines, anxiety coping skills, and communication practice without rearranging their whole day.
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Experience
35+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Fred commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, career and motivation, family concerns, compassion fatigue, ADHD, panic and social anxiety.
What is his general therapy style?
Fred uses a collaborative, client-centered style that starts with listening and then focuses on practical steps tailored to the person's life and goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 35 years of professional work experience in clinical practice and related helping roles.
What credential and location are listed?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.