- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Fred
Fred Farrar is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Georgia with 30 years of professional experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood concerns such as bipolar disorder and depression, addictions, and relationship strain including communication problems and separation. He also focuses on issues like guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, and financial stressors.
Fred frames the client as the expert in their own story. He uses that perspective to build practical steps rather than reframe a person’s identity. Sessions are straightforward - people talk through what is happening, identify patterns that get in the way, and try new approaches that can change how they respond to hard feelings.
His methods draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness. That mix lets him work on thoughts, behaviors, emotional regulation, and values-based choices depending on the issue at hand.
Fred has particular experience with substance use concerns alongside mood disorders. He combines direct problem-solving and skills practice with listening that aims to clarify what a person wants to change. This can include specific steps for managing panic, cut down impulsive reactions, or address patterns of avoidance tied to shame and guilt.
People who come to him usually want practical tools and clear talk about next steps. He encourages small experiments between sessions to test new ways of coping and strengthen confidence in daily life.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Fred draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice painful thoughts and then choose actions that matter to them. ACT focuses on values and committed steps rather than trying to eliminate uncomfortable feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and to try small behavior changes that reduce anxiety and mood symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy provides a listening stance that centers the person’s perspective and supports them in making their own decisions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, symptoms, and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to emphasize. That collaborative process can move between skills practice, values-based action, and reflective conversation as needed.
Please confirm the session delivery options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and skill practice to work well in remote sessions so progress continues between appointments.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, and relationship concerns. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, panic, isolation, money issues, and communication problems.
How does he approach guilt and shame?
He combines acceptance and action-oriented work to help people notice painful self-judgment and take steps that align with their values. Therapy uses techniques to change unhelpful patterns while building practical coping skills.
What is his professional background?
He has 30 years of professional work experience supporting people with mood disorders, substance concerns, and anxiety-related issues. His practice draws on several established therapeutic approaches.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is an LPC, licensed in Georgia. Sessions are provided from that state.
Can I work with him if I live in another country?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Check the booking flow to see which formats are available.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is shown during sign-up.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.