Profile / United States
Fred Sacklow, LCSW
Florida
LCSW in Florida - Anxiety and Relationship work
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- ACT and DBT skills
- Veteran support
About Fred
Fred Sacklow is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and difficulties with self-esteem and addiction. He also helps clients facing grief, intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, and major life changes.
Fred uses direct, skills-focused work to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and related methods to break problems into concrete steps. Sessions include practical strategies to manage emotions and patterns that get in the way of daily life.
He also uses approaches that focus on values and acceptance, and on understanding how early relationships shape current reactions. That can look like learning new coping skills, practicing clearer communication, or experimenting with different ways of responding to triggers and urges. The work is collaborative and action-oriented rather than solely reflective.
Fred has particular experience with men's issues, veterans and people in midlife transitions. He helps people address attachment concerns, codependency, commitment and control issues, and long-standing feelings of emptiness, guilt, or shame. He also supports those living with ADHD, bipolar disorder, and depression.
Sessions are offered in English and are arranged through the therapist's online intake process. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Fred commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new responses. CBT sessions online often include homework, short behavioral experiments, and practical tools to use between meetings.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify values and accept difficult feelings while taking action toward what matters. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at how early relationships shape current reactions and to practice different ways of relating to close others.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That may mean combining skills from different approaches and adjusting the focus as progress is made.
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist during the intake questionnaire to identify how sessions can be scheduled to match routines and practical needs.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he focus on?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, grief, intimacy, sleep and eating problems, and life transitions.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to try concrete alternatives. Sessions emphasize skills and experiments to change patterns that cause distress.
What is his professional background?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential and location does he hold?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Fees vary by location and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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