Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Fred Sacklow, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Stress
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW14596
- NPI
- 1619968716
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
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
- Attachment issues
- DBT and CBT methods
About Fred
Fred Sacklow is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 20 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues like self-esteem, addiction, grief, intimacy, and sleep problems.
He focuses on clear, practical work rather than jargon. Sessions often include talking through patterns, learning skills to manage strong emotions, and testing small changes outside sessions. He draws from cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness-based strategies to help people make measurable shifts in daily life.
Fred pays particular attention to attachment questions and patterns that show up in close relationships. That can include codependency, commitment worries, control issues, or difficulty trusting others. He also supports people dealing with emptiness, guilt, shame, impulsivity, and loneliness.
He has worked with men and veterans and has experience supporting midlife transitions and career-related strain. Over two decades in practice he has combined client-centered listening with structured techniques such as DBT skills and ACT methods to help clients reduce distress and notice different choices.
Sessions are pragmatic and collaborative. Clients can expect straightforward reflections, behavior-focused homework when helpful, and pacing that fits their life. Fred provides services in English and practices within the state of Florida as an LCSW.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used and how they translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions toward them even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It can help people who feel stuck by shifting attention to meaningful steps rather than trying to eliminate every unpleasant feeling.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It helps with anxiety, depression, sleep and eating problems, and many everyday patterns by teaching practical strategies to test unhelpful thoughts and build new habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Fred will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and lifestyle. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting pace or tools based on what the person says is useful.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking since formats are not listed in the profile. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some approaches lend themselves to homework and between-session practice that work well remotely, like CBT worksheets or ACT exercises.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, sleeping and eating problems, parenting and career stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach?
He combines client-centered listening with concrete techniques from CBT, DBT, ACT, and attachment-based work to help people change patterns and manage emotions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal issues.
What credential and licensure does he hold?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees handled?
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 your first session.
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