Randi Fredricks

http://DrRandiFredricks.com

I provide a unique holistic approach to psychotherapy by combining my education and experience, including a Ph.D. in Psychology and a Doctorate in Naturopathy. As a psychotherapist in San Jose, I also have accreditations as a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, EMDR, Registered Addiction Specialist, Certified Clinical Nutritionist, and Certified Clinical Herbalist. This multi-disciplinary approach allows me to approach issues from a comprehensive and individualized perspective, helping the people I work with to feel better faster and appreciate lasting results.

Recent scientific research from respected institutions like Harvard and Yale confirms that complementary and alte ative therapies can help heal psychological problems significantly faster than psychotherapy alone. Moreover, clinical studies report that this approach markedly reduces the incidence of relapse that frequently occurs as we recover from psychological distress. This is exactly why I combine psychology, naturopathy and nutrition - so that my clients can return to health and happiness quickly and stay that way.

My book, Healing and Wholeness: Complementary and Alte ative Therapies for Mental Health, contains thousands of studies on the scientifically-proven efficacy of using such therapies in the treatment of the following mental health problems:

• Depression
• Seasonal Effective Disorder
• Postpartum Depression
• Bipolar Disorder
• Anxiety Disorders
• Insomnia
• Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Autistic Spectrum Disorders
• Schizophrenia
• Eating Disorders
• Substance Abuse Disorders
• Nicotine Addiction
• Chronic Fatigue
• Stress Management
• Cognitive Decline and Dementia

In treating mental health, lifestyle and quality of life factors are critical. Important considerations include physical health, regular exercise and fitness, recreational pursuits, creative expression, healthy diet, regenerative sleep, meaningful work, financial security, residential stability, satisfying interpersonal relationships, and spiritual practices.

How I work...

At San Jose Counseling and Psychotherapy, I offer an unusually successful approach to psychotherapy combining mindfulness-based approaches and naturopathy with the aim of increasing insight, wellness, and relational connectivity.

The interactive quality of my work invites safe self-exploration and supports the journey towards meaningful change. The methods I use are subtle, and my clients generally don't know I'm using a particular technique - only that they feel better.

My sessions are powerful and yet unobtrusive and my style is gentle and effective. While emphasizing positive thinking, trust, self-love, and honesty with an open the heart, I encourage self-awareness to change self-destructive patterns, unconscious belief systems and unhealthy habits. I'm particularly committed to encouraging a shift towards self-discovery, empowerment, and healthier communication.

http://DrRandiFredricks.com