Zita "Michelle" Frederic, LCSW - Therapist in Louisiana

About Zita

Zita "Michelle" Frederic is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Louisiana who focuses on family and parenting concerns. She works with parents and caregivers on stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Her tone is steady and direct, aimed at helping worried parents find practical next steps.

Michelle draws on three decades of experience, much of it supporting children, teens, and families in school settings.

Background and approach

She has long helped students in special education and guided families through school-based advocacy and academic hurdles. That background informs how she talks with parents about systems, school staff, and resources. Sessions are collaborative and strengths-based.

She listens first, then helps people break problems into concrete steps. The work often includes emotional support, problem solving, and planning for the home or school day. Michelle adapts her methods to each child and family stage.

She pays attention to behavioral, emotional, and learning needs, and adjusts strategies for developmental level and practical life demands. Parents can expect clear, down-to-earth suggestions they can try between sessions. Her practice also addresses attachment concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, intellectual disability, isolation, life purpose, self-love, social anxiety, and young adult issues.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging.

Approaches that fit family and parenting needs online

Many of Michelle's methods focus on practical, evidence-based techniques that parents can use right away. One common approach is skills-based problem solving, which breaks a challenge into small steps and tests changes at home or school to see what works. This helps with behavior, routine, and communication issues.

Another useful approach is attachment-focused support, which looks at relationship patterns between caregivers and children and suggests ways to build trust and connection. That approach is helpful for separation, emotional withdrawal, and younger children who need steadier routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michelle collaborates with families to decide what fits each child and household. She reviews needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts techniques over time so the plan stays practical and achievable.

Online therapy makes these techniques easier to use on a regular basis. Video calls and phone sessions allow real-time conversations and demonstrations. Live chat and text messaging make it simple to get brief coaching, share updates, or troubleshoot between appointments. These options offer flexibility for busy parents and caregivers who need help that fits their schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She supports stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related areas like attachment concerns and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is strengths-based and collaborative. She listens, then works with families to set practical goals and steps to try at home or school.

What is her professional background?

She has 30 years of experience, much of it working with children, adolescents, and families in school settings and supporting special education needs.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, with Louisiana license LA LCSW 4353, and practices in Louisiana.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She meets with clients through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options.

How are fees and payments handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Parenting issues
Self esteem

Also works with

Experience: 30 years
Licensed: Louisiana
Languages: English

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