Fredrick Edo, Psy.D.

Fredrick Edo, Psy.D. I invite the patient to talk about true and honest feelings. The work offers a safe space to help you make sense of whatever it is you are struggling with.

I am a Psychoanalyst, a Story Creator, a Polyphony, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California, Texas, Colorado and Florida working with the general population based in Mar Vista|Marina Del Rey California. The act of honesty relinquishes defenses and brings about what I consider to be the ultimate goal of therapy; to reveal what is not conscious and working through it while offering

my genuine support for your journey of growth. People usually seek psychotherapy or psychoanalysis to increase their sense of well being and help them reach their full potential. Sometimes it is difficult to know what it is that needs to change in your life and other times you may know exactly what is wrong, yet you can’t seem to change it or don’t know how. Throughout our lives we face many changes. There may be a crisis or a dilemma, perhaps there is a traumatic event, a major transition, or a huge loss or a death in our lives. These situations can cause fear, insecurity, grief, chaos, anger, sadness and confusion and may create symptoms. It is also possible that nothing has changed externally, yet you feel something inside you has shifted and you can’t figure out why. The goal of therapy is that the new awareness will specifically address those aspects that may be causing you distress, impeding progress toward your life goals, or getting in the way of your ability to find fulfillment in love and work.

Many people unknowingly place the weight of their self-worth on their partner, expecting them to fill inner emptiness or...
08/24/2025

Many people unknowingly place the weight of their self-worth on their partner, expecting them to fill inner emptiness or constantly prove love. This often leads to cycles of conflict, disappointment, and distance. True, lasting love in relationships begins with cultivating self-love. When someone feels whole within themselves, they are no longer driven by desperation or fear of abandonment, but instead open to giving and receiving love freely.

Self-love is built through daily practices—offering compassion to oneself, questioning negative inner beliefs, appreciating personal strengths, and setting small goals that honor growth. These steps shift the focus from seeking validation outwardly to recognizing worth inwardly. With this foundation, relationships become lighter, healthier, and more genuine.

The truth is simple: the more someone loves themselves, the deeper and more fulfilling their relationships become. Love flows naturally when it is rooted in a sense of self-worth.

Source: For More Love in Your Relationship, Love Yourself More, Tiny Buddha, 2025

Many adults who grew up in painful or invalidating homes carry the heavy burden of believing they were the problem. Yet,...
08/24/2025

Many adults who grew up in painful or invalidating homes carry the heavy burden of believing they were the problem. Yet, the truth is that mistreatment and rejection often reveal more about a parent’s unresolved wounds than about the child who received the blame. What was said or done was never a reflection of worth—it was projection. No one is born unlovable, and no one ever loses their right to love and belonging.

Estranged adult children often wrestle with guilt, doubt, and the longing for an apology that may never come. But choosing distance does not mean weakness—it means courage. It means protecting one’s well-being and honoring one’s truth when the relationship causes more harm than healing. Even when misunderstood by others, the strength it takes to walk away from abuse is a testament to resilience.

Living in estrangement is not about rejection—it is about reclamation. It is about discarding the false story written by others and writing a new one grounded in self-respect, authenticity, and hope. Healing may not come with the validation of those who caused the pain, but it can be found in self-acceptance, in community with those who understand, and in celebrating the person one has become.

No matter the past, estranged adult children are worthy of love, connection, and peace. Their story is not defined by abandonment but by the strength it took to rise beyond it.

Source: Dear Estranged Adult: You Are Strong and Worthy of Love by Jen Hinkkala, 2025

Feeling stuck often comes from waiting to want to do the very things that would help create change. But waiting only kee...
08/24/2025

Feeling stuck often comes from waiting to want to do the very things that would help create change. But waiting only keeps people stagnant. The truth is, everyone is already doing things they don’t want to do—so why not choose something uncomfortable that actually moves life forward?

Change doesn’t have to start with a massive leap. It begins with the smallest steps: looking in the mirror and offering kind words to yourself, asking a friend for help, or trying an activity you resist—like painting, journaling, or meditating. Resistance is often the mind’s way of keeping things the same, even when the current state is painful.

The key is consistency. Commit to one small action each day, even if it feels uncomfortable at first. Over time, these little acts create momentum, healing, and space for new, life-giving thoughts to emerge. Change is not about waiting for motivation—it’s about taking action, even when you don’t feel like it, and letting that action transform you.

Source: Change Made Easy: How to Get Unstuck by Doing What You’re Already Doing by Katie Creel,Tiny Buddha, 2025

Hope isn’t about ignoring pain or pretending uncertainty doesn’t exist—it’s about learning how to live inside of it. Tru...
08/23/2025

Hope isn’t about ignoring pain or pretending uncertainty doesn’t exist—it’s about learning how to live inside of it. True hope is built in the present moment, when someone chooses to anchor themselves in what they can do right now instead of being consumed by what might come next. Sometimes that means focusing on something simple—like a single task, one conversation, or one page written—because small actions create momentum when the future feels overwhelming.

Life’s rejections and losses often feel crushing, but they can also reveal resilience. What once seemed like an ending can become the beginning of a new path. Grief and hardship don’t disappear, but they can be transformed into meaning, purpose, and growth. Hope is not a passive feeling—it’s an active choice to keep moving, to create, and to trust that possibility still exists even when the road ahead is unclear.

In uncertain times, hope becomes more than comfort—it becomes survival. It reminds us that we are capable of rebuilding, of transforming suffering into strength, and of finding light even in darkness. Every step, no matter how small, is an act of courage—and those steps are what carry us forward.

Source: Living in Hope Amid Uncertainty – Personal Perspective: Why “Be one with the floor” is the best advice I ever got, 2025

Many people grow up believing that being “good” means being quiet—swallowing emotions, needs, and even their own voice. ...
08/23/2025

Many people grow up believing that being “good” means being quiet—swallowing emotions, needs, and even their own voice. Silence can become a survival strategy, a way to avoid conflict and ensure acceptance. But over time, that quiet takes a toll, leaving the body tense, the heart heavy, and the self disconnected.

Reclaiming one’s voice doesn’t always happen in loud, dramatic moments—it can start with small acts of courage. Saying “no” for the first time. Allowing emotions to be expressed without filtering them. Taking a pause before answering instead of rushing to appease. These seemingly small choices create new pathways, reminding the nervous system that it’s safe to speak, safe to take up space, and safe to exist authentically.

The journey toward voice often begins not with boldness but with compassion. Recognizing that silence was once a form of protection, not weakness, allows space for grief and healing. Each step toward self-expression—whether it’s journaling unspoken words, disagreeing gently, or asking for time to think—is a step toward coming home to oneself.

To be “good” is not to disappear. True goodness includes honoring one’s own truth as much as others’. Voice is not a threat—it’s a bridge back to authenticity, back to safety, and back to self.

Source: Why I Learned to Stay Quiet to Be “Good” by Maya Fleischer, 2025

Learning to treat oneself with the same compassion given to others is not easy—it often requires confronting the parts o...
08/23/2025

Learning to treat oneself with the same compassion given to others is not easy—it often requires confronting the parts of ourselves we’ve ignored, judged, or even hated. Many people extend grace, patience, and empathy toward others yet hold themselves to impossibly high standards. This creates a painful imbalance: valuing everyone else’s worth while doubting their own.

The shift happens when one begins to see mistakes not as proof of inadequacy but as a natural part of being human. Healing comes through allowing imperfection, facing pain directly, and choosing to honor personal feelings instead of silencing them for the sake of approval. Self-love doesn’t mean being flawless—it means being willing to sit with discomfort, to embrace vulnerability, and to believe that worthiness is not earned through perfection but already inherent.

When someone finally turns that compassion inward, their relationship with themselves transforms. They no longer abandon themselves for the sake of control or acceptance. Instead, they recognize that their voice, their feelings, and their story matter just as much as anyone else’s. And in that recognition, they find freedom.

Source: How I Learned to Treat Myself Like Someone I Love by Orly Levy, 2025

Feeling judged is something nearly everyone can relate to, yet many don’t realize the difference between being judged an...
08/22/2025

Feeling judged is something nearly everyone can relate to, yet many don’t realize the difference between being judged and feeling judged. Being judged comes from the outside—through words, looks, or actions. But feeling judged is internal—it’s shaped by our insecurities, fears, and the stories we tell ourselves. This distinction matters because it gives people the power to shift their perspective.

Instead of retreating, hiding, or reacting defensively, moments of feeling judged can become opportunities for self-inquiry. Asking questions like “Why do I feel judged?” or “Am I judging myself first?” can transform the experience from one of defensiveness into one of curiosity and growth. When people own their emotions instead of blaming others, they move out of victimhood and into empowerment.

Curiosity becomes a powerful tool here. It opens the door to deeper self-understanding and more authentic connections with others. As Ben Fizell explains, when individuals stop taking every reaction personally and instead engage with their feelings mindfully, they create space for love, growth, and strength to emerge. The world doesn’t need us to shrink in the face of judgment—it needs us to shine.

Source: Tiny Buddha, Ben Fizell, If You’re Feeling Judged: One Thing You Need to Understand, 2025 # Curiosity

Sometimes people can look like they have it all together on the outside—stable relationships, a good job, a life that ea...
08/22/2025

Sometimes people can look like they have it all together on the outside—stable relationships, a good job, a life that earns approval from others—while silently feeling like they’ve disappeared inside. Many realize, often years later, that they’ve been living according to others’ expectations instead of their own truth. That quiet inner whisper—the one that says “this isn’t it”—doesn’t go away. It waits. It shows up as restlessness, burnout, or the ache of living a life that looks right but doesn’t feel right.

Reclaiming life starts with listening to that voice and asking hard but necessary questions: Who am I when I’m not performing for approval? What do I actually want? What would it look like to honor my voice today? These small but powerful questions become the doorway back to authenticity.

As Danielle Dam reminds us, choosing to wake up to our truth is not about burning everything down—it’s about beginning again, step by step. It’s about trading “perfect” for peace, letting go of the pressure to please, and allowing ourselves to exist fully without shrinking to fit someone else’s script

The life calling you isn’t waiting for the perfect moment. It’s waiting for you.

Source: Danielle Dam, The Questions That Helped Me Reclaim My Life, 2025

Learning to be alone doesn’t mean living in loneliness—it means creating space to truly meet yourself. Solitude has the ...
08/21/2025

Learning to be alone doesn’t mean living in loneliness—it means creating space to truly meet yourself. Solitude has the power to transform grief, heartbreak, or uncertainty into a chance to reconnect with who you are at your core.

When practiced deliberately, solitude becomes a teacher and a companion. It shows that simple moments—washing dishes, sitting quietly in the garden, or eating alone without distractions—can bring clarity, peace, and even joy. Over time, these quiet practices help people realize they are stronger than they thought and more interesting than they ever gave themselves credit for.

Being comfortable in your own company isn’t about shutting the world out, but about cultivating a relationship with yourself so you can show up more authentically with others. As the article reminds us, solitude is a gym where the soul goes to train.

Source: Tapas Dwivedi, How to Get Comfortable Being Alone and Get the Most Out of Solitude

Being true to yourself isn’t always easy. From a young age, some individuals are often conditioned to silence their feel...
08/21/2025

Being true to yourself isn’t always easy. From a young age, some individuals are often conditioned to silence their feelings, please others, and follow a script for what life is “supposed” to look like. Over time, this can create confusion, leaving many unsure of what they actually want or who they really are.

Authenticity begins with honesty—acknowledging thoughts, feelings, and needs without judgment. It means honoring boundaries, listening to intuition, and making choices that align with one’s values, even when they don’t match societal expectations. Being genuine also requires vulnerability: speaking up, sharing emotions, and accepting that not everyone will approve.

True freedom comes from embracing change, letting go of what no longer fits, and having the courage to evolve—even if it feels uncertain. Living authentically doesn’t mean perfection; it’s about continually returning to self-awareness, asking tough questions, and choosing the path that feels real rather than the one that simply looks right.

Source: Lori Deschene, 10 Signs You’re Being True to Yourself

Embarrassment is one of those universal experiences—whether it’s tripping on the sidewalk, forgetting someone’s name, or...
08/20/2025

Embarrassment is one of those universal experiences—whether it’s tripping on the sidewalk, forgetting someone’s name, or making a mistake in front of others, the sting is real. But as Marcia Reynolds Psy.D. reminds us, embarrassment is not something to avoid at all costs—it’s actually a powerful teacher.

We often feel embarrassed because our sense of identity feels threatened. The very traits that help us succeed—wanting to be seen as capable, kind, or put-together—are the same traits that make us feel exposed when we slip up. Yet constantly trying to prevent embarrassment keeps us from taking risks, learning, and growing. Instead of treating embarrassment as a failure, we can see it as a reminder of our humanity and an invitation to be more authentic.

Reynolds suggests three steps: forgive yourself and others for expecting perfection, notice your moments of embarrassment with compassion, and—most importantly—learn to laugh at yourself. Laughter transforms shame into connection. It shows others you don’t take yourself too seriously and creates space for growth. When we can move from cringing to curiosity, embarrassment no longer holds us back—it propels us forward.

The next time you blush or stumble, ask yourself: what’s the real consequence here? More often than not, people will simply see you as human. And in that humanity lies the opportunity to connect, learn, and live more freely.

Source: Marcia Reynolds Psy.D., Wander Woman, “How to Better Handle Embarrassing Moments,” Psychology Today, posted January 2025.

So much of how we experience life depends on the stories we tell ourselves. According to Marcia Reynolds, Psy.D., our br...
08/20/2025

So much of how we experience life depends on the stories we tell ourselves. According to Marcia Reynolds, Psy.D., our brains rely on a “box of stories” built from past experiences, beliefs, and emotions to give us a sense of certainty. These stories help us feel safe, but they also limit what we see. We end up moving through the world on autopilot, interpreting events in ways that confirm what we already believe instead of opening ourselves to what else might be possible.

Staying in love with life requires the courage to step outside of those familiar stories. Reynolds notes that it means questioning the assumptions we hold, letting go of rigid definitions of good and bad, and choosing to live with a sense of wonder. This shift allows us to see life not through the lens of fear or habit, but through curiosity.

As George Saunders has written, being open to truth beyond story is where beauty lies. By meeting life with the mindset, “I don’t know. I am curious to see what else I can know,” we create space for new perspectives, deeper connections, and a richer appreciation for the present moment.

Source: Marcia Reynolds, Psy.D., Wander Woman — How to Stay in Love With Life (Psychology Today, August 15, 2025).

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