Fred Sacklow, LCSW
Florida · 20 years in practice
Fred Sacklow is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes.
License and registration
- LCSW, Florida
- SW14596 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1619968716 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Fred
Fred Sacklow is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life changes. He works with individuals facing relationship and intimacy struggles, addiction concerns, parenting stress, and challenges tied to identity and self-worth. Fred practices in Florida and offers sessions in English.
He favors clear, practical conversations that get to what matters most for each person. Sessions focus on understanding emotions, identifying unhelpful patterns, and trying small changes that build momentum.
Background and approach
He draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive-behavioral techniques to guide that work. Fred pays attention to attachment and how early relationships shape current reactions. He often helps people who feel isolated, stuck in cycles of shame or guilt, or unsure about life purpose.
He also supports those coping with trauma, sleep and eating problems, and issues common in midlife and military transitions. In sessions he aims for a respectful, collaborative tone. Clients can expect a balance of listening and practical tools - steps to reduce anxiety, handle triggers, or improve communication.
The focus is on usable strategies rather than abstract theory. Fred offers several formats for remote work, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session that fits the client's needs.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Fred lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Emptiness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Narcissism
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Fred names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Fred’s Approaches Work Online
Fred often draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and shift the emotional patterns that shape their reactions. EFT focuses on naming core feelings and creating new ways of responding that reduce pain and increase connection within oneself.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult thoughts and emotions while committing to values-based actions. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and when someone wants clearer direction about life purpose.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Fred will discuss which methods fit a client's needs, goals, and comfort level, and he adjusts the plan as progress is made. That collaboration helps make sessions feel relevant and practical.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls let the therapist and client see nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text sessions work well for brief check-ins, skill practice, or people who communicate better in writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, or busy days.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Fred commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem and identity concerns, addictions, and challenges tied to parenting, sleep, and eating.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Fred uses a collaborative, down-to-earth approach that mixes listening with practical steps. Sessions focus on understanding emotions and trying small changes that make daily life easier.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He holds a Florida LCSW and brings 20 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed in Florida as an LCSW and practices there while offering remote session formats to people in supported locations.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.
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