About Fredrick
Fredrick Hodges uses a practical, client-centered approach to help people move past feeling stuck. He blends a focus on the person’s goals with problem-solving tools to address stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and relationship strain. Fredrick is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, and brings 18 years of professional practice in Florida to each session.
He meets people where they are and listens first. Sessions start with everyday concerns and clear goals.
Background and approach
From there he introduces Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques when they fit - simple steps to change thinking and coping patterns that get in the way of daily life. Fredrick supports people dealing with trauma, anger, and the fallout from separation or divorce. He also helps with parenting challenges, communication problems, and feelings of isolation or low self-worth.
Work on addictions and post-traumatic stress is grounded in steady, respectful conversation and practical steps toward change. His style is straightforward and compassionate. He tailors conversations and plans to each person’s situation instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach.
The first sessions focus on identifying priorities and small, achievable actions. Clients can expect options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. The process aims to fit into a busy life while keeping work focused on real problems and real steps forward.
How client-centered and CBT work online
Fredrick uses client-centered therapy to build a trusting working relationship. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting what matters to the person, and shaping goals together. It helps when someone needs a steady, respectful space to talk through difficult feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT offers practical exercises and small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address addictive patterns. These are concrete steps a person can practice between sessions.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Fredrick will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to rely more on listening and support, active CBT techniques, or a mix of both.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for fuller conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit brief updates or homework check-ins into a busy day. These options help therapy fit into work, school, or family routines while keeping work focused on concrete progress.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also works with
- 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