Profile / United States
Dr. Frederick Smoot, LMFT
California
LMFT - Anxiety and Relationship concerns
See online therapy options- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship patterns
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Frederick
Dr. Frederick Smoot is a California licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with five years of practice. He works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship and family strain, grief, addiction, and stress. He also lists issues like intimacy, parenting, career changes, and compassion fatigue among his areas of focus.
Dr. Smoot uses straightforward talking and practical exercises. Sessions aim to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and try new ways of responding. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, mindfulness, and the Gottman Method to shape sessions. The goal is to set clear steps and track what helps.
His style is described in simple terms: curious, direct, and respectful. He emphasizes honest feedback and steady presence during sessions. Treatment planning happens together, so clients help pick priorities and next steps.
Typical sessions include skill building, practicing different responses, and working through relationship patterns. He offers coaching-style guidance when clients want practical tools for daily life. Sessions also attend to stronger emotions like shame, grief, or anger while keeping focus on manageable changes.
Dr. Smoot accepts English-speaking clients and works with people across a wide range of life situations. International clients are accepted. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription 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 sessions
Dr. Smoot uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behavior patterns. CBT focuses on practical steps you can practice between sessions and helps with anxiety, depression, and daily stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) works with values and acceptance strategies to help people live more consistently with what matters to them, often useful for grief, avoidance, and persistent worry.Client-Centered Therapy supports the work by keeping the client's experience central and by using listening and reflection to clarify goals. He treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process; he will discuss options, try methods, and adapt based on what matches the client's goals and preferences.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many clients find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists can also adjust session pacing and use specific exercises or between-session tasks to make online work practical and focused.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, intimacy issues, parenting, career changes, and related challenges.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a curious, direct, and respectful approach that includes practical exercises and honest feedback.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has five years of clinical experience as an LMFT working with a broad range of life stressors and relationship issues.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a California LMFT and lists California as his location.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients who speak English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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