Frederica is a graduate-level therapist studying at Bridgewater State University. During her undergraduate career at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, she has worked with adults who had been diagnosed with schizophrenia, depression, and other mental health disorders. After graduating from university, she continued to work with adults who struggled with substance use as well as mental health. In her current role, she supports individuals who have been diagnosed with mental illness on their path to recovery by supporting the goals in their living, learning, and working environments.

Frederica enjoys working with adults, she is also passionate about working with children and families. She believes that individuals do not exist in isolation, and that family, whether blood or chosen, can play a pivotal role in one’s healing journey. Frederica’s integrative approach to therapy, is rooted in multiculturalism and incorporates techniques from humanistic, psychoanalytic, and CBT to best serve each individual as they navigate life. 

As a mental health professional, Frederica’s goal is to support clients in achieving alignment and harmony in their thoughts, emotions, and actions across all areas of their lives.

Frederica’s Christian faith has been a source of hope, peace, and healing as she manages life’s inevitable twists and turns. With this belief system, she is dedicated to treating everyone with love and respect while practicing with empathy, understanding, and compassion. 

In her free time, she enjoys traveling the world and experiencing new cultures. She also loves bike riding, taking pottery classes, and spending time with family and friends.