Dr. Jon Freda

Dr. Jon Freda is a Florida psychologist with more than 25 years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, grief, and major life changes. He also supports work-related stress, relationship and intimacy issues, and questions about life purpose and meaning.

He brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions. He blends cognitive-behavioral ideas with existential thinking and mindfulness practices. Conversations are focused on concrete steps, and progress is tracked through actions both people agree on.

Jon's background includes university teaching, executive and behavioral coaching for large companies, work in performance contexts, and Navy service. Those experiences shape an approach that values real-world solutions and self-reflection. He sometimes uses improvisational exercises to help people notice new options and rehearse different ways of responding.

Sessions emphasize short-term goals when useful, and longer-term exploration when people want it. He incorporates solution-focused techniques to clarify next steps and mindfulness skills to help with stress and emotion regulation. Expectations and goals are set together at the start of work.

Dr. Freda holds the credential FL Psychologist PY4988. He practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. If considering therapy, people should confirm current session options before booking.

How Dr. Freda’s approaches translate to online work

Dr. Freda commonly uses cognitive-behavioral methods and mindfulness practices. Cognitive-behavioral work focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, or stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to help people manage strong emotions and stay present.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together you can try one approach, mix methods, and adjust as progress and needs evolve.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy lives - it can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Online conversations can support the same goal-setting, behavioral experiments, and mindfulness practice used in face-to-face sessions, while making it simpler to continue therapy amid work and caregiving responsibilities.