- Client-centered listening
- Practical coping skills
- Substance use focus
About Fred
Fred Farrar is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with thirty years of experience. He focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, mood swings, addiction, or trauma. He talks plainly and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is nervous about starting therapy.
Fred centers sessions on each person’s strengths and story. He uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen deeply and build trust. He also draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and try practical changes.
His work often addresses substance use concerns alongside mood and anxiety symptoms. He helps people sort out relationship issues, communication problems, feelings of guilt or shame, and the strain of life changes such as separation or financial pressure.
Sessions focus on clear goals and small, achievable steps. Fred emphasizes real tools for coping with panic, impulsivity, loneliness, and post-traumatic stress. He encourages people to practice skills between sessions and to notice what does and does not help.
Fred speaks English and practices in Georgia. He views clients as the experts on their lives and offers steady, experienced support while people explore change and recovery.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Fred uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen without judgment and to follow what matters most to each person. This approach helps build a working relationship and lets clients set the pace and goals for change.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and to practice concrete behavior changes that reduce anxiety and mood symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Fred will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He adjusts techniques over time based on what is helpful for the client.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about which format will best match your schedule and the kinds of skills or exercises you want to try.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Fred commonly address?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, and substance use issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Fred combines Client-Centered Therapy with practical techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness to listen, set goals, and try workable changes.
What is his background and experience?
He has thirty years of professional experience working with mood disorders, addiction, trauma, and related concerns.
What credentials does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia.
Does he offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
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?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.