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Online therapist

Dr. Frederick Smoot

Compassionate guidance for life and relationship challenges

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Frederick

Dr. Frederick Smoot is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) based in California. He has five years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, addiction, grief, and other life changes.

He brings a calm and respectful presence to sessions and aims to make space for honest conversation. His style is warm, curious, and straightforward. He focuses on building trust and keeping conversations free of shame.

Background and approach

Sessions aim to clarify goals and take small, steady steps toward them. He uses practical tools rather than abstract theory alone. Dr.

Smoot draws from a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice life patterns and choose actions that match their values. He applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors.

He also works in a client-centered way, listening closely and shaping the plan together. People who meet with him can expect collaborative planning and clear options for next steps. He pays attention to relationship dynamics, communication problems, and issues that come up around parenting and caregiving.

He also supports those facing trauma, addiction, and end-of-life concerns. Sessions are offered in English and Dr. Smoot accepts international clients.

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. If someone is ready to begin, they can follow the standard intake process to match and schedule a first appointment.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Dr. Smoot commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in remote sessions. ACT helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then pick actions that match their values; it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and testing different behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will listen to each person's goals and preferences and suggest techniques from these methods that fit the situation. The plan is shaped collaboratively so clients know why a method is being used and how progress will be tracked.

Online sessions offer flexibility for busy schedules and people in different locations. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions provide a simple option without video, and live chat or text messaging support shorter check-ins and ongoing support between appointments. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing family, work, and caregiving responsibilities.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, addiction, grief, trauma, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, career stress, and many related topics listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is warm, curious, and direct. He focuses on building trust, reducing shame, and setting clear goals together with each person.
What is his background and experience?
He holds an LMFT credential and has five years of professional experience working with a range of life and relationship challenges.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with license number CA LMFT 12959.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients for remote work.
What session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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