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F​r​e​d​e​r​i​c​k "Fred" Cotterman

F​r​e​d​e​r​i​c​k "Fred" Cotterman

LMSW

Michigan

Warm, practical therapy focused on change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMSW
License
LMSW, Michigan / 6801122868
Experience
6 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

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    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Cognitive behavioral tools
    • Compassionate listening

    About F​r​e​d​e​r​i​c​k

    Frederick "Fred" Cotterman is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) with six years working in the mental health field. He has helped people who struggle with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, substance use concerns, mood disorders, PTSD, OCD, and ADHD. Fred describes his style as warm, caring, and interactive and focuses on treating people with respect and sensitivity.

    He listens without labeling and adapts therapy to each person's needs. Sessions are conversational and collaborative. Fred will work at a pace that feels manageable and realistic for the person in front of him.

    Fred uses several practical therapy approaches to guide work in session. He draws on cognitive behavioral tools to spot and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. He also brings client-centered techniques that emphasize empathy and the person's own goals.

    Motivational Interviewing is part of his toolbox when people want help with change-related goals like substance use or getting unstuck. Narrative therapy and acceptance and commitment ideas help people make sense of painful experiences and build values-based action.

    He has experience supporting people through grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, abandonment and attachment issues, and life transitions. Fred aims to help people develop clearer goals, better coping skills, and more self-compassion as they move forward.

  2. How his approaches translate to online therapy

    Fred uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and build motivation one step at a time. This approach is useful for substance-related goals, habit change, and moving through ambivalence. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match a person's values; it can help with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy and understanding, giving people space to talk through what matters and set their own goals.

    Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Fred will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest approaches that fit. Over time he adjusts techniques based on what helps most during sessions.

    Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. The specific session formats offered should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. Ask about available session options when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can pick what fits your routine and comfort.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuse

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    6+ years

    Listed in

    Michigan

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Fred address?

    Fred works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar and mood disorders, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

    How would you describe his therapy style?

    He uses a warm, caring, and interactive style that avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on respectful, sensitive conversations tailored to each person.

    What kind of background does he have?

    He has six years of experience working in the mental health field with people facing a variety of symptoms and life challenges.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    He holds the credential LMSW, which stands for licensed master social worker, and practices in Michigan.

    Which languages are sessions offered in?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with him?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does cost and scheduling work?

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

    How do I begin therapy with him?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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