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Fred Lombardo

Fred Lombardo

LCSW

California

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, California / 14851
Experience
35 years
Languages
English
Location
California

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    • Motivation-focused
    • Strengths-based
    • Goal oriented

    About Fred

    Fred Lombardo is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self esteem and confidence, and motivation. He also supports those coping with career questions, sleep problems, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues.

    Fred believes people are the experts on their own lives. He starts by listening carefully and noticing strengths that can be used to meet goals. Taking the first step toward change can feel hard, and he offers steady support while clients find direction.

    In sessions he blends practical, goal-focused techniques with a warm, respectful stance. He uses cognitive behavioral strategies to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. He also draws on client-centered approaches to keep the conversation focused on what matters to each person.

    Motivational Interviewing is part of his toolkit for helping people find internal reasons to change and build momentum. Mindfulness techniques are used to calm intense emotions and improve attention. He may include psychodynamic ideas to look at long-standing patterns that come up again and again.

    Fred works from California as a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW. He speaks English and does not take international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.

  2. How Fred’s approaches translate to online work

    Fred commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change, and to build commitment one small step at a time. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening, empathy, and following the client’s lead to clarify goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps by identifying patterns of thought and behavior and using straightforward tools to shift them.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Fred will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can be revisited as progress is made or priorities change.

    Practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Online sessions can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or connect when relocating within the state. The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking to ensure they fit your routine.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoaching

    Also works with

    Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Communication problemsControl issuesJealousyPanic disorder and panic attacksSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    35+ years

    Listed in

    California

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does he help with?

    He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationships, self esteem, career concerns, family issues, intimacy, sleep problems, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Additional focuses include communication problems, control issues, jealousy, panic attacks, and social anxiety.

    What is his therapeutic style?

    He listens first and works collaboratively, using a strengths-based, respectful approach. Sessions combine practical techniques with open conversation to help clients set and reach goals.

    How much experience does he have?

    He has 35 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and helping people with a wide range of concerns.

    What credentials and location apply?

    He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in California. His practice is based in California.

    Which languages are supported?

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

    What session formats are available?

    Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How does payment and cost work?

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

    How do I get started?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions 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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