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Fred Lombardo, LCSW

  • Experience35 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Fred

Fred Lombardo is a California-licensed LCSW with 35 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strains, and challenges related to self-esteem and career direction.

Background and approach

He draws on a wide range of therapeutic tools to support clients facing intimacy concerns, sleeping difficulties, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related struggles, as well as communication problems, control issues, jealousy, panic symptoms, and social anxiety.

Fred approaches therapy from a collaborative, strengths-focused standpoint, viewing each client as the expert on their own life while offering structure, feedback, and practical strategies. He blends client-centered listening with evidence-based techniques like cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness practices, and he also uses motivational interviewing and psychodynamic perspectives when helpful to explore patterns and sustain change.

His goal is to help clients build confidence, improve relationships, and develop coping skills that fit their everyday circumstances. Based in California, Fred works with adults who are ready to take a courageous first step toward clearer goals and greater well-being.

He invites prospective clients to consider therapy as a partnership in which practical coping tools and deeper self-understanding are pursued together.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Fred often combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy to address immediate problems and longer-standing patterns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration so clients can identify their own strengths and goals, which is useful for building motivation and self-esteem. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage panic, and improve sleep.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Fred treats that as a collaborative exploration. He will discuss which methods fit a client's goals and preferences, adjust techniques as progress unfolds, and blend approaches when that better serves the person's needs and life circumstances.

Online therapy with Fred is offered through multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from California without needing to travel, and they allow work on coping strategies, communication skills, and behavior change in ways that fit into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Fred help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem and career concerns, sleeping problems, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other areas.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Fred uses a collaborative, strengths-focused approach that centers the client's perspective while offering practical strategies and empathetic listening.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 35 years of professional experience to his practice, working with a broad range of emotional and interpersonal difficulties.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
Fred holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in California with licence number CA LCSW 14851.
Does he offer services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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

Licensed

California

Languages

English