- Blended family issues
- CBT and ACT
- Mindfulness practice
About Frederick
Dr. Frederick Smoot is a CA LMFT with five years of clinical practice. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, along with trauma, grief, addiction, and life transitions. He works with people facing parenting challenges, career strain, intimacy issues, and the specific demands of blended family life.
Smoot writes plainly in session and keeps conversations direct. He listens, asks clear questions, and helps people notice what matters most in day-to-day life. Sessions aim to identify practical steps and realistic goals rather than long theory talks.
In practice he draws on several evidence-informed approaches. That mix includes acceptance and commitment techniques, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and elements of the Gottman Method. These tools are used to address communication, habits, and emotional patterns that affect relationships and family functioning.
Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting. Smoot works with each person to outline short-term aims and ways to measure progress. He also addresses practical problems such as co-parenting friction, loyalty concerns in stephouseholds, and changes that follow separation or remarriage.
Outside session he pays attention to everyday routines and the small conflicts that make blended households tense. He helps people adjust boundaries, practice new communication moves, and reduce unhelpful behaviors. The emphasis is on clear, usable steps people can try between meetings.
Approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them. It focuses on choosing actions that align with personal values, which helps with anxiety, avoidance, and life changes.Client-Centered Therapy centers on being heard. It emphasizes open listening and reflection so people can name what matters and decide on next steps. This approach supports work on relationships, self-esteem, and parenting concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and recommend techniques accordingly. That collaborative process means plans can change as needs become clearer.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography did not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break, not needing travel time, or choosing a session that does not require being on camera. Licensed professionals adapt tools like ACT and CBT so exercises and homework fit day-to-day routines rather than formal clinic schedules.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, plus trauma, addiction, grief, and life transitions including blended family challenges.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses direct listening and collaborative goal-setting, combining client-centered conversation with practical, behavior-focused techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist in California.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a CA LMFT and practices in California.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription 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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