Dr. Jon Freda
Compassionate clinician blending practical skills and perspective
FL Psychologist PY4988 Florida
- Experience
- 25 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Addictions, Self esteem, Career
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Jon
Dr. Jon Freda brings over 25 years of clinical experience to his Florida practice, helping adults address a wide range of concerns including addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, stress, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
Background and approach
He also works with aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, control issues, substance use, intellectual disability concerns, life purpose exploration, men's issues, midlife crises, veteran and armed forces issues, post-traumatic stress, prejudice and discrimination, and workplace difficulties. His style blends practical, skill-based work with reflective exploration.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) informs many interventions, emphasizing thoughts and behaviors that influence mood and functioning. Mindfulness and existential perspectives add focus on present-moment awareness and meaning-making, while solution-focused elements keep sessions geared toward achievable steps.
Dr. Freda incorporates improvisational exercises at times to broaden clients' options and encourage new ways of responding.
Clients collaborate on measurable actions and track progress over time. He holds the credential FL Psychologist PY4988 and draws on a background that includes clinical practice, teaching, executive and behavioral coaching, and creative work to tailor an approach that fits individual goals and circumstances.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Dr. Freda commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and addiction-related challenges. Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and acceptance, helping clients manage racing thoughts, emotional reactivity, and chronic stress through attention practices and gentle behavioral experiments.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist discusses goals, preferences, and practical needs with each client and adjusts methods over time so treatment remains relevant and workable for the individual. Clients help set measurable actions and review progress together to ensure the plan fits their life and priorities.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it possible to work around busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused planning while supporting practical progress and day-to-day coping.
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Experience
25+ years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English