Frieda S Dub

Frieda S Dub is a New York licensed clinical social worker - LCSW-R with 39 years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, eating concerns, and depression. She also addresses communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, social anxiety and phobia, and questions about life purpose.

Frieda prefers straightforward conversation. Sessions focus on identifying what feels stuck and on practical steps to try. She adapts the discussion and plan to each person’s situation rather than following a single script. That can mean working on coping skills for anxiety, strategies to manage addictive behavior, or clearer ways to talk about problems with others.

She pays attention to how guilt, shame, and past hurts affect choices now. For people who feel disconnected or unsure what comes next, she offers ways to examine values and everyday habits. Work can include short exercises, setting small goals, and checking what helps between sessions.

Frieda emphasizes respectful and sensitive interaction. She will work with clients to set priorities and practical steps. Over time the aim is to reduce overwhelming feelings and strengthen the ability to make decisions that fit a person’s priorities.

Sessions are conducted in English and reflect her long clinical background in New York. Before booking, confirm the available session formats so they match your needs. To begin, use the site's process to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.

How evidence-based approaches are used online

Two evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used for the kinds of concerns she lists are cognitive-behavioral methods and relapse-prevention strategies. Cognitive-behavioral methods involve looking at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and trying small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depressive patterns. Relapse-prevention strategies help people identify triggers for addictive behaviors and build practical plans to respond differently.

Another commonly used approach focuses on interpersonal skills and communication practice to improve relationships and reduce isolation. This method works on clear language, boundary setting, and rehearsal of conversations so people feel more prepared to change how they relate to others.

Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration includes reviewing what has helped before and adapting methods as progress is tracked.

The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to do brief check-ins or to use video for role-play and face-to-face practice, while phone sessions can be useful when less bandwidth or a shorter check-in is needed. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available online options before booking so they match your everyday routine.