Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Fred Lombardo, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 14851
- NPI
- 1437210648
- Experience
- 35 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Fred supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Fred
Fred Lombardo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 35 years of professional experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, career questions, family tensions, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and the fallout of life changes.
Fred keeps sessions straightforward. He treats clients as the experts on their own lives and helps them use their existing strengths to handle day-to-day problems. Conversations focus on clear goals, practical steps, and strategies to manage symptoms like panic attacks, social anxiety, or trouble sleeping.
His approach draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. That mix lets him address habits, thoughts, and past patterns that affect current problems. He explains options in plain language and helps people try methods that fit their routines.
Over decades of practice he has helped people sort communication problems, control issues, jealousy, career crossroads, and coping with major transitions. Sessions are task-oriented when needed, or more reflective when understanding past patterns is useful. He also works with people dealing with compassion fatigue and job-related strain.
Fred conducts sessions in English and holds the LCSW credential. People who want to explore therapy with him start by using the site's matching process and scheduling a first appointment. The initial steps include a short questionnaire and a plan for next sessions.
BHow sessions work
Approaches used online and how they help
Fred uses client-centered methods that focus on listening and clarifying what matters to the client. This approach helps people who need practical guidance and clearer goals, and it is useful when sorting relationship or career decisions.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is commonly applied to anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, sleep problems, and stress management.
Mindfulness techniques are another tool he applies to reduce reactivity and improve attention to the present moment. These practices can support people coping with compassion fatigue, rumination, or trouble sleeping.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will help clients try methods, review what works, and adjust the plan based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences in a collaborative way.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove travel time so work or family commitments are easier to manage.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, career questions, family tensions, sleep problems, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related concerns like panic attacks and social anxiety.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He works in a practical, goal-focused way and treats clients as experts on their lives. Sessions combine listening, problem solving, and teaching skills such as mindfulness and cognitive strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Fred has 35 years of professional experience working with people facing a wide range of life stresses and relationship problems.
Where is he licensed and what is his credential?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers