John Fredette, M.A., LMFT

As a husband and a father of six children, and an ordained permanent deacon in the Catholic Church, I believe spirituality overlays everything. However, with that being said, I pride myself in meeting my clients “where they are” and developing a trusting relationship which allows for a comfortable setting to dig deeper in discussing issues, events, experiences, and memories for the purpose of creating positive change and living life more fully.

Over the years I have worked with the marginalized, those suffering with addiction, those suffering with grief, and couples experiencing problems in their relationship. I have a heart for those who are in pain and are struggling to ease that pain and live life more fully. By providing an opportunity to better understand yourself and dig deeper into the problems or difficulties you may be experiencing, I will work with you in a joint effort to address particular problems and issues, recognizing that the benefits which may be received will require effort on your part, including an active participation in the therapeutic process, honesty, and a willingness to change feelings, thoughts, and behaviors.

As an ordained permanent deacon in the Diocese of San Diego, I became keenly aware of the need for therapists coming from a spiritual background and I earned my Master’s degree in psychology specializing in Marriage and Family Therapy. Leading up to my psychology degree, as a deacon, I have had experience working with families and couples struggling in their relationships, families of sick children, those on hospice and family members struggling with loss of a loved one, those in jail, and those who suffer from addiction and homelessness. I have had the opportunity to become Certified as a Domestic Violence Counselor, and enjoy teaching workshops on relationship skills. I am passionate about learning better ways to interact in relationships and bring that into my therapeutic approach.

I chose to name this therapeutic endeavor “This is the Day Therapy” based on Psalm 118:24 … “This is the day the Lord has made; Let us rejoice in it and be glad.” because I truly believe, from the depth of my heart, that every day can be a great day, even in the midst of pain, suffering, and turmoil. This is the day to make a change!

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