About Fredric
Dr. Fredric Richmond is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania with 43 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship or intimacy concerns. He listens closely and helps people find practical ways to manage distress and move forward.
He also works with issues like ADHD, grief, trauma, self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, and career or parenting stress. Dr. Richmond trained at Temple University and the University of Michigan and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
How Fredric works
That long experience includes overseeing care for adults with complex emotional and behavioral diagnoses. He draws on a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. In sessions he emphasizes clear listening.
He starts by hearing what matters to the person and how they describe the problem. Then he helps set concrete goals and identifies small, doable steps to reduce immediate symptoms and build skills for the future. Therapy often blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques.
That can mean examining unhelpful thinking patterns, planning behavioral changes, and trying new ways of coping. Mindfulness and motivational strategies are also used when they fit the plan. People who prefer a thoughtful, steady clinician will find a calming, practical style.
He aims to help people gain new perspectives, improve day-to-day coping, and make decisions that match their values. International clients may be supported and sessions are offered in English.
Fredric lists 7 ways of working on the entry:
What Fredric works with
The areas below are the ones Fredric selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Abandonment
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Trauma and abuse
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | PA Psychologist |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 43 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Pennsylvania |
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Online support options
How his therapeutic approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding how the person sees their world. The therapist offers empathy and reflection to help people clarify values and make choices that feel right for them. This approach suits concerns like self-esteem, relationship questions, and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, identifies unhelpful thoughts and habits and replaces them with clearer thinking and practical behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, addictions, and many day-to-day coping challenges. Sessions often include small homework tasks to practice new skills between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is good for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick reflections, coaching-style exchanges, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep consistent momentum toward goals.
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