Fred Farrar, LPC

Fred Farrar is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 30 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and mood concerns like depression and bipolar disorder. He also supports people facing substance use problems and works with issues around self-esteem and confidence.

Fred approaches sessions believing each person knows their own story. He looks for strengths people already have and uses those strengths to tackle problems. He aims to make the first steps feel manageable and respects the effort it takes to begin therapy.

In session he draws on several practical methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on identifying values and taking action that fits those values. Mindfulness-based ideas and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when helpful to manage intense emotions and impulses.

Fred favors a cooperative style. He listens, reflects what he hears, and works with each person to shape goals and steps forward. He pays attention to communication patterns, issues around control, and the practical impacts of isolation, money stress, or relationship strain.

People who reach out can expect clear, down-to-earth conversations focused on what matters to them. Fred invites people to begin with a short matching questionnaire and to schedule a session when they are ready.

Therapy approaches that translate well to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It focuses on actions that build a meaningful life even when difficult feelings are present. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is practical and skill-based, teaching ways to notice thought patterns and change behaviors that keep problems going. It is often useful for anxiety, panic, mood concerns, and many daily challenges. Client-Centered Therapy centers on a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and reflects so the person can find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Fred will discuss these methods with each person and choose what fits best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as the work progresses.

Confirm available session formats before booking to match your needs. Many people find online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, lets them choose quieter surroundings, or allows shorter check-ins when time is limited. Talk with the therapist about timing and the best way to structure sessions to suit your routine.