Dr. Jon Freda

Dr. Jon Freda helps people facing career questions, stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. He also supports those coping with grief, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, and compassion fatigue. He brings a practical focus to sessions and aims to help clients find steps that feel manageable.

With 25 years of experience, Dr. Freda blends approaches that emphasize thinking patterns, meaning, and present-moment attention. He tracks progress through agreed-upon actions so people can see measurable change between sessions. He often uses improvisation exercises to open up new ways of responding to difficult situations.

His background includes work in university teaching, executive and behavioral coaching for large companies, acting, and service in the Navy. Those experiences shape a direct, performance-aware style that many people find useful when they need to perform under pressure or make career shifts.

Sessions are conversational and task-oriented. He helps clients break big problems into small experiments. That can mean trying a new workplace strategy, practicing a different way of speaking up, or testing a coping skill for anxiety.

Clients can expect clear goals and follow-up between meetings. Dr. Freda emphasizes realistic steps tied to each person's priorities. He works in English and practices in Florida as a FL Psychologist PY4988.

How CBT and Mindfulness Translate to Online Work

Dr. Freda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people address unhelpful thoughts and build practical skills. CBT focuses on spotting and changing thinking patterns and behaviors that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety, depression, and workplace stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve clarity in stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress and needs become clearer.

Confirm the session formats available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people to practice skills in the settings where stress or work issues actually occur. Ask about current session options so arrangements match routine and goals.