Therapist profile
Dr. Frederick Smoot, LMFT
Dr. Frederick Smoot, LMFT - Relationships and Parenting
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Frederick
Dr. Frederick Smoot is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with five years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting pressures, depression, addiction, grief, and other life changes. He also lists work with intimacy issues, LGBT concerns, compassion fatigue, and caregiving stress.
Smoot uses practical conversation and steady presence rather than jargon. He listens, asks direct questions, and helps people set clear goals for therapy. Sessions focus on everyday problems parents and adults carry at home - like tension with a partner, parenting conflicts, or coping after loss.
He draws on several approaches to shape sessions, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means sessions may include noticing unhelpful thoughts, building small behavior changes, and clarifying personal values. He also uses mindfulness and relational techniques to address connection and emotion regulation.
Smoot describes his style as curious and truthful while treating people with respect. He aims for discussions without blame or shame and collaborates on a plan that fits a person's goals. Expect direct questions, practical steps, and attention to how problems show up at home.
For people juggling parenting, caregiving, or work stress, sessions aim to make tasks more manageable. He invites clients to clarify priorities, practice small changes between appointments, and track what helps. The work is pragmatic and paced to everyday life.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters to them and take small actions in line with those values. It is often used for anxiety, life changes, and feeling stuck. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so a person can find their own direction. It supports adults who need space to sort through relationship and parenting concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to shift them. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and habit changes.Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals, try methods that fit your situation, and adjust based on what helps. That collaboration guides whether sessions emphasize values work, skill practice, or relational exploration.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows continued work while living in a different time zone, which supports international clients. The focus remains on clear goals, practical steps between sessions, and steady review of what changes are helping.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with at home?
He helps with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, grief, addiction, and related problems such as communication issues and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is client-centered and relational with direct, curious conversation. He blends practical exercises with mindful awareness and goal-setting.
How much experience does he have?
He is a licensed LMFT with five years of practice working with adults on relationship, parenting, and life-change issues.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds a California LMFT credential and is listed as practicing from California.
Can he work with people who live outside the United States?
Yes. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
The supplied biography does not specify session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking to know whether sessions are video, phone, or another format.
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?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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