Dr. Frederick Smoot, LMFT
Therapist in California
Dr.
- License 12959 · California Expires January 2028
- NPI 1982792057 · national registry
- Experience and languages 5+ years in practice English
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About Frederick
Dr. Frederick Smoot is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who brings five years of professional practice to his work. He meets people with warmth and steady attention.
His approach is respectful and straightforward, aimed at helping people move past painful moments and toward clearer direction. He keeps sessions simple and practical. He listens first, then helps shape goals together with each person.
Conversations focus on what is happening now and what steps feel doable going forward.
Background and approach
Dr. Smoot uses tools from several approaches to match a person's needs. He draws on the Gottman Method for relationship patterns, acceptance and commitment ideas for values-based change, and client-centered listening to build trust.
He also incorporates cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques when they help with anxiety, mood, or coping skills. People come to him for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction, parenting strain, career stress, and caregiver burnout. He also addresses attachment wounds, communication problems, divorce and separation, trauma and abuse, and end-of-life or hospice-related concerns.
Sessions are offered in English and available to people in California as well as international clients. Dr. Smoot works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their life.
He invites anyone ready to explore change to take the first step toward scheduling a conversation.
Credentials
- LMFT (California)
- License 12959 · expires January 2028
- NPI
- 1982792057 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Frederick lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Frederick names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
These are the approaches Frederick names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Dr. Smoot often combines the Gottman Method and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in his online work. The Gottman Method looks at daily patterns between people and teaches skills for better communication and repair after conflict. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed steps, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then pick or blend methods that suit those needs. This is a collaborative process that adapts as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video helps when visual cues matter. Phone calls use less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat or text-based messaging can be a shorter check-in or a way to process between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and travel.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Dr. Smoot help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, parenting strain, career challenges, and related concerns such as attachment wounds, communication problems, and end-of-life issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is warm, curious, and appropriately truth-telling. He listens first and then collaborates to set clear, practical goals for therapy.
What professional background does he have?
He has five years of clinical experience working with a broad range of emotional and relational concerns.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He is licensed in California as an LMFT and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Yes. Sessions are available to international clients in English.
What session formats does he offer?
He meets with people by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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