Fred Lombardo, LCSW

Licensed in California · 35 years in practice

Fred Lombardo is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 35 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, and sleep problems.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 14851 · expires December 2027
NPI: 1437210648 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 35
Languages: English

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About Fred

Fred Lombardo is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 35 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strains, and sleep problems. He also helps with self-esteem, career concerns, motivation, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues. Fred uses straightforward, practical conversation to help people make small changes that add up over time.

Fred believes the person coming to therapy knows their life best. He listens first, then helps clients map out clear, achievable steps.

Background and approach

Sessions are collaborative and focused on what the client wants to change or understand. He often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. Mindfulness is used to build attention and reduce reactivity.

Client-centered methods guide the pace and focus of each meeting. Fred also uses motivational interviewing to help people find their reasons to change and stay engaged. When helpful, psychodynamic ideas about past patterns are discussed to shed light on recurring problems like control issues or jealousy.

Sessions aim to be practical and solution-oriented while still making room to talk about deeper feelings. Fred emphasizes skills people can use between appointments to manage panic attacks, social anxiety, or compassion fatigue. He offers care in plain language and works with clients to fit steps into busy lives.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Fred commonly uses client-centered work to shape sessions around what matters most to each person, creating space to talk through concerns at a comfortable pace. He also employs cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors that can reduce anxiety and panic attacks.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. He partners with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time based on what helps most. That collaborative planning helps people move from insight to practical change.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection matters. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging provide shorter, more frequent touchpoints for coaching and skill practice between longer sessions.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Fred help with?

Fred helps people manage stress, anxiety, panic attacks, and social phobia. He also works on relationship concerns, communication problems, self-esteem, career and intimacy-related issues.

What is his general therapy style?

He takes a person-centered and practical approach. Sessions focus on listening first, then building clear steps using cognitive and mindfulness tools.

How much experience does he have?

Fred has 35 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and life changes.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds a California LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in California.

Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

Fred works by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How much does therapy cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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