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Animal-Assisted Therapy for Anxiety

by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Feb 16, 2026 | Alternative Treatment, Anxiety Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Depression, Natural Remedies, Therapy

Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is a complementary and alternative therapy that involves interactions with animals as a form of treatment. It is not a psychotherapy but instead falls under the realm of “animal assisted interventions” (AAI). AAI is general term that...

Dangerous Men: Why “High IQ” Doesn’t Equal “High Safety”

by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Feb 13, 2026 | Communication, Counseling, Couples Therapy, Marriage Counseling, Relationship Counseling, Relationships

Intelligence has long been revered in society as a marker of success, competence, and problem-solving ability. High IQ individuals are often assumed to possess not only cognitive superiority but also wisdom, morality, and sound judgment. Yet, history and psychological...

Are You Capable of Great Love?

by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Feb 13, 2026 | Communication, Counseling, Couples Therapy, Happiness, Marriage Counseling, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Counseling, Relationships

Great Love Awaits Those Who Are Brave Enough to Reach for It and Sweet Enough to Hold It. Love is often described as the most profound human experience—a force that can heal, transform, and connect us across barriers. Yet, many people question whether they are truly...

God’s Mercy Moments: Intercessors, Psychopathy, and the Diverging Paths of Evil and Redemption

by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Feb 11, 2026 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Psychotherapy, PTSD

The Difficult and Troubled Path of the Intercessor and the Unexpected End Throughout Scripture and theological tradition, God frequently works through individuals to extend mercy to others. These individuals function as intercessors—persons who stand in relational...

Uncovering the Causes of Rumination and Depression

by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Jan 15, 2026 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Happiness, Therapy

Rumination is a repetitive, passive process of overthinking, focusing on the causes and effects of distress, often without actively seeking solutions. It involves repeatedly dwelling on negative thoughts or events, which can worsen mood and increase stress.  While...
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RANDI FREDRICKS, PH.D., LMFT

Randi Fredricks, Ph.D is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed to practice in California MFC47803, Arizona LMFT-15655, and Florida MT4366. As a psychotherapist, best-selling author, and published researcher, she provides counseling and psychotherapy services online from her private practice in San Jose, California.

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