Fred Lombardo, LCSW - Therapist in California

About Fred

Fred Lombardo is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on family and parenting concerns along with stress and anxiety. He uses a straightforward style and listens carefully so parents can talk through relationship and intimacy-related worries, communication problems, or issues with control and jealousy. Fred emphasizes practical steps and builds on a person's existing strengths.

He frames change as a series of small moves rather than one big fix.

Background and approach

With 35 years of experience, Fred mixes different methods to fit each person. He uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to the client and to create a nonjudgmental space. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits that reduce panic attacks, social anxiety, and sleep problems.

He also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that calm stress. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Fred helps with career concerns, motivation and coaching, compassion fatigue, coping with life changes, and attention-related challenges such as ADHD.

He explains ideas plainly and works with clients to set realistic steps between sessions. Fred is licensed in California as LCSW 14851. He offers sessions in English and does not work with international clients.

His approach is collaborative and paced to each person’s readiness. To begin, a parent would typically complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. The focus stays practical and family-centered, aiming to improve daily routines and relationships.

Therapeutic approaches for online family and parenting support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. The therapist lets the parent or individual lead the conversation and reflects concerns back to help clarify priorities and build on strengths.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. It offers concrete exercises and simple homework to reduce panic attacks, social anxiety, sleep issues, and unhelpful reactions in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That collaborative planning can change over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions around school or work, respond quickly when stress spikes, and keep consistent contact between meetings. For many people, that flexibility supports steady progress and helps apply new skills in real life.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What problems does this therapist help address?

Areas include stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self esteem, career and coaching, intimacy-related issues, sleep difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

How would you describe the therapist's style?

The therapist uses a conversational, supportive approach that emphasizes clients' strengths and practical steps. Sessions are aimed at clear goals and steady progress.

What is the therapist's background and experience?

He has 35 years of professional work experience helping people with a range of concerns including anxiety, panic attacks, social phobia, and relationship problems.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

He is licensed in California as LCSW 14851 and practices in California.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does cost and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How does someone get started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 35 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English

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