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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: A Beginner’s Guide

by San Jose Counseling Therapist | May 31, 2025 | Counseling, Psychotherapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely practiced and extensively researched form of psychotherapy that emphasizes the interconnection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Developed in the 1960s by psychiatrist Aaron T. Beck, CBT has evolved into a...

Social Anxiety Disorder: How To Stop Overthinking Your Relationships

by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Aug 13, 2022 | Addiction, Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Eating Disorders, Psychotherapy | 0 comments

Social anxiety disorder (SAD), also referred to as social phobia, is characterized by an intense fear of public situations. It is the third most prevalent psychiatric disorder, following substance abuse and depression.  Women and men are equally likely to develop SAD....

Overcoming a Fear of Dogs

by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Jan 19, 2020 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Psychotherapy | 0 comments

Cynophobia is the fear of dogs. As far as phobias go, it is a relatively common, although the fear of snakes or spiders is seen more often in therapy. The reason I decided to write an article about dog phobia is because many people suffer from it. One of the things I...

Types of Psychotherapy and How They Work

by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Feb 7, 2017 | Anxiety Treatment, Depression, Eating Disorders, Psychotherapy | 0 comments

A psychotherapist’s approach to therapy is as unique as they are.  Most professional therapists are educated in a number of approaches.  This psychotherapeutic orientation combines with the therapist’s personality and a style eventually develops. There are a number of...

How to Manage Panic Attacks at Night

by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Aug 18, 2016 | Anxiety Treatment, Depression, Eating Disorders | 0 comments

Nighttime or nocturnal panic attacks appear to occur with no obvious trigger and typically awaken the person from a sound sleep. The individual tends to experience the same symptoms as a daytime panic attack, including rapid heart rate, trembling, sweating, shortness...
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RANDI FREDRICKS, PH.D.

Randi Fredricks, Ph.D. is a psychotherapist, best-selling author, and published researcher specializing in communication, human connection, and relationship dynamics. For more than three decades, she has developed innovative therapeutic approaches integrating psychology, emotional resilience, and meaningful personal change. She is the author of multiple books and research on relationships, mental health, and complementary and alternative approaches to healing.

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