Dr. Frederick Smoot
Compassionate, goal-focused therapy with practical tools
LMFT California
- Experience
- 5 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Frederick
Dr. Frederick Smoot is an LMFT practicing in California who brings five years of professional experience to his therapeutic work.
Background and approach
He approaches therapy as an accompanist, drawing on a blend of relational and evidence-informed methods to help people navigate stressors such as anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy challenges, addiction, grief, parenting concerns, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. He emphasizes collaborative goal setting and tailors plans to each person's situation.
His style is warm, curious, and direct while maintaining a respectful, present stance. He seeks to create a shame-free environment that supports clients in reclaiming dignity and moving toward meaningful change.
Dr. Smoot integrates client-centered warmth with practical strategies from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based therapies, and he also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and elements of the Gottman Method when helpful.
Dr. Smoot accepts international clients and offers multiple session formats to fit different needs.
He frames therapy as a joint process and encourages those ready to take the step toward support to begin with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to his availability.
Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care
Dr. Smoot uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; CBT is practical and often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which emphasizes clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility to cope with difficult thoughts and emotions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Smoot frames this as a collaborative exploration. He works with each person to match methods and goals, adjusting plans as needs and preferences become clearer over time.
Online therapy with him is offered through flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue work during life transitions, or connect from different locations, while allowing the therapeutic work to focus on the client’s priorities and practical change.
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Experience
5+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English