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- CBT methods
- Acceptance and Commitment
- Narrative approaches
About Frederick
LMSW clinician in Michigan with six years of experience, Frederick "Fred" Cotterman helps people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, relationship and family concerns, grief, mood disorders, and ADHD. He names Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy among his approaches.
Fred works with adults who bring issues like panic attacks, depression, post-traumatic stress, and problems with intimacy or self-esteem. He also supports people facing caregiving strain, chronic illness, isolation, and struggles around control, abandonment, or forgiveness. He lists bipolar disorder and compassion fatigue among his experience areas as well.
In sessions he focuses on practical conversation and collaborative planning. Expect straightforward talk about symptoms, patterns, and goals. He uses evidence-informed methods such as CBT to look at thoughts and behaviors, ACT to address values and action, and client-centered techniques to follow each person’s concerns.
Fred describes therapy as interactive rather than one-sided. He uses Motivational Interviewing when people want help changing habits, and Narrative Therapy to map life stories that shape current feelings. Treatment plans are adjusted based on what each person says is working.
People who prefer clear, goal-focused work and practical tools may find this approach useful. He avoids diagnostic labels as a central focus and aims to reduce the things that get in the way of daily functioning. To begin, people follow the site's process to match and schedule a first session.
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How his approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where action matters more than symptom control. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is commonly used for panic, mood disorders, and patterns that maintain distress. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s perspective and uses reflective conversation to build insight and confidence.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. He will discuss goals and preferences with each person and adjust the approach collaboratively. That conversation helps decide whether to lean more on skills practice, motivational methods, or story-focused narrative work.
Session formats are not specified in his biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists often adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so people can use skills between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, and related topics listed in his specialties.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is interactive and practical. Sessions focus on conversation, problem mapping, and selecting methods to fit individual goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working in the mental health field.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMSW and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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