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Dr. Fredric Richmond, PA Psychologist PS005061L
Pennsylvania
Dr. Fredric Richmond - Psychologist, Stress and Anxiety
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- Client-centered care
- Mindfulness techniques
About Fredric
Dr. Fredric Richmond is a Pennsylvania Psychologist (PA Psychologist PS005061L) with 43 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and self-esteem concerns among many other issues. He works with adults who are coping with depression, trauma, grief, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and major life changes.
He trained at Temple University and the University of Michigan and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. That background means he is familiar with complex emotional and behavioral diagnoses and long-term patterns that can keep problems going. He listens closely to what people report about their thoughts and feelings before suggesting steps forward.
His practice combines client-centered methods with a cognitive behavioral orientation. In plain terms he helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test different responses, and build practical strategies that reduce distress. He also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques to support focus and momentum when useful.
Sessions emphasize clear goals and concrete skills. A typical session involves discussing current problems, trying short exercises, and agreeing on specific actions to try between meetings. He aims to reduce immediate distress while helping people develop new ways to handle future challenges.
People come for a wide range of concerns including intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, career stress, caregiving burdens, and relationship conflict. He also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment patterns, codependency, and fertility-related stress. The work is practical, stepwise, and focused on observable changes.
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Richmond uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try alternative behaviors. CBT sessions focus on specific problems, short experiments, and practical homework tasks that can be discussed and adjusted in virtual meetings.He also uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and reflecting back what a person says. That style supports clearer goals and helps clients notice what matters most to them. Existential therapy may be used to address meaning and life changes, helping people consider values and choices when coping with transitions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals, and he adjusts the plan as progress is observed.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered online, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. These practical benefits can help people keep consistent with meetings and apply strategies between sessions.
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Experience
43+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, sleep and eating problems, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and related life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines a client-centered stance with cognitive behavioral methods, focusing on listening first and then teaching practical strategies to reduce distress.
How much experience does he have?
He has 43 years of clinical experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings with adults who have complex emotional and behavioral issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Pennsylvania Psychologist listed as PA Psychologist PS005061L and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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