About
- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Fred
Fred Lombardo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 35 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family matters, self-esteem, career and intimacy-related issues, and the practical strains of parenting and household life. He also works with sleeping problems, panic attacks, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and common communication or control problems.
He treats adults who want straightforward help with real-life problems at home. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. He starts by listening to what feels most pressing and then helps people try small, concrete changes they can use between meetings.
His approach draws from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. That means he pays attention to a person’s present struggles, their patterns, and what motivates them to change. He uses practical tools from CBT alongside mindful awareness and short-term coaching strategies.
Sessions aim to reduce immediate distress and build habits that improve daily functioning. He helps people talk through relationship strain, manage anxiety or panic, handle grief and life transitions, and address conflicts that come up around family roles.
People who want clear steps and steady support tend to do well with this style. To begin, prospective clients use the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Language of service is English and Fred does not take international clients.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Fred blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practice. Client-centered work focuses on the individual’s perspective and priorities, so sessions begin with listening and building on strengths. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches practical strategies to change them. Mindfulness practices teach simple skills to notice stress and bodily reactions, which can help with anxiety and sleeping problems.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss goals and try methods that fit a person’s situation, adjusting plans as progress or obstacles appear. The aim is to find what helps most in everyday life rather than sticking to a single technique.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce commute time. Licensed professionals often adapt CBT tools and mindfulness exercises to work well over distance, focusing on practical steps people can use between meetings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family concerns does he help with?
He works with adults on family conflict, communication breakdowns, and parenting strain rather than running family sessions.
How does he approach anxiety and panic?
He uses cognitive behavioral techniques and short-term strategies to reduce panic symptoms and manage anxiety day to day.
What is his professional background?
He holds a California LCSW and brings 35 years of professional experience working with adults on relationship and stress issues.
Where does he practice?
He is licensed in California and provides services from that state; sessions are conducted in English.
Can he work with people outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are offered only within the regions covered by his California licensure.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the site button to view online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.