Dr. Jon Freda

Dr. Jon Freda is a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience who helps people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma, relationship strain, and issues around self-esteem and life purpose. He also works with stress, career concerns, intimacy questions, anger, compassion fatigue, and concerns related to aging and caregiving. He is based in Florida and uses plain, goal-oriented methods with adult clients.

With a mixed background in university teaching, executive and behavioral coaching, acting, and Navy service, Dr. Freda blends practical skills with real-world experience. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to keep sessions focused and actionable. He often sets agreed-upon steps with clients so progress can be tracked in a clear way.

He incorporates improvisation techniques from his acting work to help people try new behaviors and see different possibilities. That work is framed as short experiments you can take away and practice between sessions. He also uses coaching-style tools for career and performance concerns.

Sessions emphasize clear goals, small experiments, and regular review of what is working. The tone is direct but compassionate, aimed at helping people make steady changes in everyday life. Dr. Freda matches techniques to each client's priorities rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

Prospective clients are encouraged to consider how therapy fits their daily routines and to discuss practical adjustments during the initial scheduling and matching process.

How his approaches translate to online work

Dr. Freda commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build steady coping skills. CBT focuses on spotting and testing thoughts and behaviors so daily routines change in practical ways. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and daily life. Plans are adjusted as clients try exercises and report what helps.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats when you schedule. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets clients try behavioral experiments and mindfulness practices in real-world settings and bring observations back to the next session for review.