- CBT and mindfulness
- Coaching for goals
- Action oriented
About Jon
Dr. Jon Freda helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and men’s wellbeing concerns. He also supports those dealing with career questions, relationship strain, trauma, intimacy issues, anger, and compassion fatigue. He presents a calm, direct presence so conversations stay focused and useful.
He is a Florida psychologist with 25 years of experience, listed as FL Psychologist PY4988. His background includes university teaching, executive and behavioral coaching for large corporations, military service in the Navy, and work with performers and media professionals. That variety informs a practical, down-to-earth style in sessions.
Sessions pair clear problem-solving with exploration of meaning and values. He often uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also draws on existential ideas to look at life direction, and mindfulness tools to reduce reactivity and increase presence.
Dr. Freda encourages small, agreed-upon steps between meetings so progress is visible. He sometimes uses improvisation exercises to help people try new responses in a low-stakes way. Work is collaborative - goals and actions are decided together.
People who prefer a mix of evidence-based skills and reflective conversation tend to find this approach helpful. Those interested in coaching-style accountability alongside therapeutic work may appreciate his focus on measurable actions and real-world change.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Dr. Freda uses cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness approaches that adapt well to online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on finding and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through concrete exercises and homework, which can be assigned and reviewed between meetings. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, and these exercises can be practiced during or after an online session.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and day-to-day challenges to decide whether CBT, mindfulness, or another method fits best. Plans are adjusted over time based on what the client finds helpful.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and to keep continuity when travel or work schedules change. It also supports brief check-ins and focused skill practice between in-person meetings, helping people maintain progress while managing everyday demands.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He supports people with anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, and work-related struggles. Men’s wellbeing and midlife concerns are also listed among his focus areas.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He blends practical problem-solving with reflective conversation. Sessions emphasize clear steps, tracking progress, and using exercises like mindfulness and improvisation to try new responses.
What is his professional background?
He has 25 years of experience including university teaching, executive and behavioral coaching, Navy service, and work with performers and media professionals. That mix shapes a pragmatic approach.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed as FL Psychologist PY4988 and works from Florida. The listing indicates licensure as a Florida psychologist.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the subscription plan chosen.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.