- Client-centered care
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
About Fredric
Dr. Fredric Richmond is a Pennsylvania Psychologist (PA Psychologist PS005061L) with 43 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship strain, addictions, grief, and other life challenges. He offers straightforward, practical help for people who want to manage strong feelings and get clearer about next steps.
He spent decades working in inpatient and outpatient settings and has experience overseeing care for adults with complex emotional and behavioral issues. He trained at Temple University and the University of Michigan and brings long-term experience to each session.
His style blends client-centered conversations with cognitive behavioral techniques. He prioritizes listening closely to what a person thinks and feels. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, trying concrete strategies, and testing what changes reduce distress in daily life.
When someone brings anger, he looks at what triggers it, how it shows up, and what keeps it going. He helps people develop tools to notice rising tension, shift responses, and handle conflict with less damage to relationships and work.
He also uses elements of mindfulness, motiviational interviewing, existential thinking, and solution-focused steps when they fit a person’s goals. The work is collaborative: the therapist and client agree on practical steps and then see what helps in real situations.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Dr. Richmond uses client-centered work to focus on what matters to the person. That approach means sessions begin with listening and understanding how the issue looks in the client’s life. It helps when someone needs a clear chance to tell their story and prioritize concerns.He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to map thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT brings practical exercises and experiments to try between meetings, which can help with anger, anxiety, sleep, and mood changes. These techniques are useful when someone wants concrete tools they can practice in daily situations.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will discuss options and adapt methods based on the person’s goals, needs, and preferences. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them over time.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use mindfulness and CBT exercises between meetings so progress is connected to everyday life.
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Experience
43+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, and many related concerns listed in his profile.
How would he approach someone’s anger?
He listens to how anger shows up, identifies triggers and patterns, and introduces concrete strategies to reduce reactivity and improve communication.
What is his professional background?
He holds a PhD, trained at Temple University and the University of Michigan, and has 43 years of experience in inpatient and outpatient care working with adults.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is listed as a PA Psychologist PS005061L and practices in Pennsylvania.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.