About me

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (CA #12959) with over 20 years of experience working with families and couples .as they work through relationship challenges. I use communication strategies from a wide variety of sources . I believe that the client's needs are primary in the work and that the therapeutic approach must be tailored to their needs and not a theory. I use relational approaches that are shame-free and empowering to all members.
The goals and directions for our work are shaped by the needs and hopes of the client(s). I have worked with couples moving toward both reconciliation and divorce; I accompany the direction of the work without judgement and with a view towards building a better future for all concerned.
Your willingness to reach out for help and support shows your courage and desire for a better life. I encourage you to take this step now, accompoanied and supported. i look forward to working with you.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationships
  • Family conflicts
  • Depression
  • Compassion fatigue
Also experienced in:
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 , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy

Years of Experience: 5

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

CA LMFT 12959

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Frederick Smoot. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.

Written on Oct 08, 2025 after therapy with Frederick for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Dr. Smoot has been a great therapist for me.

Written on Mar 24, 2022 after therapy with Frederick for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Improvement started after the first session

Written on Mar 03, 2022 after therapy with Frederick for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Dr. Fred has really helped us save our marriage. We have done together and separate sessions with him. He is very caring and knowledgeable

Written on Feb 11, 2022 after therapy with Frederick for 9 months on issues concerning relationship

Dr. Smoot helped me and my family a lot through a difficult period and I would recommend him to anyone in need of marital counseling. He is very empathetic and non-judgemental and is good at listening to all sides of a problem.

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