Fredrick Hodges, LCSW

Fredrick Hodges is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. He uses straightforward, practical conversation to identify problems and try options that can make daily life easier. He treats concerns related to addiction and anger with attention and respect. Parents who feel overwhelmed can get clear ideas for coping and communicating better.

Fredrick blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with a client-centered style. He helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, test them against real life, and practice different responses. He also listens closely and shapes sessions around each person's values and pace. This approach can be useful for social anxiety, phobia, and relationship difficulties.

He has worked with people facing divorce and separation, communication problems, isolation and loneliness, and issues tied to military service. He offers help for drug and alcohol addiction and post-traumatic stress in ways that aim to be practical and manageable. Forgiveness and self-love are included when they matter to the person's goals.

Sessions are offered in English and take place through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Fredrick holds LCSW credentials in Florida and New York and will tailor a plan to what a person wants to focus on. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and steady support throughout the process.

How CBT and Client-Centered Work Online

Fredrick commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered approaches in online sessions. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; it can help with anxiety, depression, social fears, and addictive habits. Client-centered work emphasizes listening, validation, and shaping each session around what the person wants to address, which can help people feel heard and more in control of decisions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to choose techniques that fit their goals, comfort level, and daily life. That collaboration often begins with a short conversation about what matters most and what practical steps would help.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is low or for those who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text can suit quick check-ins, shorter sessions, or people who find writing easier. These options help therapy fit around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities while keeping the focus on progress and practical strategies.