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.

✨ Anxiety doesn’t define you — it visits, and it can also leave. Relief begins the moment you remember that your breath ...
09/29/2025

✨ Anxiety doesn’t define you — it visits, and it can also leave. Relief begins the moment you remember that your breath is your anchor. 🌊

As you pause and inhale deeply, remind yourself: I am safe. I am present. I am more than this worry. Each exhale creates space for calm to return. 🌿

🫁 Try this grounding practice:
• Inhale gently for 4 counts
• Hold for 4
• Exhale for 6
• Repeat until your body softens

Relief isn’t about perfection — it’s about presence. You already carry the calm you’re searching for.

Not everything is meant to be ours — and that’s not a loss, it’s a redirection. It’s easy to get caught up in the “what ...
09/28/2025

Not everything is meant to be ours — and that’s not a loss, it’s a redirection.

It’s easy to get caught up in the “what ifs” and “if onlys,” but forcing what was never meant for you only drains your spirit. True strength is in trusting that what doesn’t align will fall away, and what’s truly yours will arrive in its own time.

So instead of chasing, soften into trust. What’s not for you has already made space for what is.

Source: Medium, 2025

It’s easy to think the window has closed — that you’ve missed your chance, that the dream you once held is no longer pos...
09/28/2025

It’s easy to think the window has closed — that you’ve missed your chance, that the dream you once held is no longer possible. But here’s the truth: it’s not too late. It never was.

Some of the most inspiring stories began later than expected — Vera Wang stepping into fashion at 40 and Morgan Freeman shining in his 50s. They remind us that the timeline isn’t fixed. Your life can open up in ways you haven’t imagined yet.

What matters isn’t when you start, but that you start. One class. One conversation. One small step. That’s all it takes to begin shifting your story.

The years behind you haven’t been wasted — they’ve been preparing you. Giving you resilience, clarity, and wisdom you didn’t have before. And that’s why your next chapter has the potential to be your best yet.

Encouragement for today: don’t count yourself out. Take the step, however small. Your story is still unfolding — and it’s never too late to begin again.

Source: Yashaswini Gowdru, It’s Never Too Late: Why Your Best Chapter Might Still Be Ahead, 2025

Learning to rely on yourself can feel scary. When no one ever showed you how to soothe yourself, make decisions, or carr...
09/28/2025

Learning to rely on yourself can feel scary. When no one ever showed you how to soothe yourself, make decisions, or carry responsibilities, independence can feel less like freedom and more like free-fall.

But here’s the gentle truth: being afraid doesn’t mean you’re incapable. Every small step you take — paying that bill, making that appointment, trusting your own instincts — is proof that you are slowly becoming the steady presence you once needed.

Self-reliance isn’t about never needing anyone. It’s about knowing you can trust yourself to show up, even when it’s hard. And that deserves to be celebrated, even if it feels shaky at first.

Source: Annie Tanasugarn, PhD · When Your Fear Is Not Always about Abandonment, 2025 -Reliance

Life can be thought of as a small, intimate table. The chairs are few, and each one represents our time, our energy, and...
09/27/2025

Life can be thought of as a small, intimate table. The chairs are few, and each one represents our time, our energy, and our heart. Not everyone is meant to sit there — and that’s okay.

With time comes the gentle realization: not everyone deserves that place. Choosing who gets a chair isn’t selfish — it’s self-respect.

Protecting the table means keeping it sacred, offering space to those who bring sincerity, care, and presence.

A precious life deserves precious company. And when the right people come, the table doesn’t feel crowded — it feels like home.

Source: writingsbyher, not everyone deserves a seat on your table, Medium, 2025

What if not everything people say or do is actually about us? What if their silence, their criticism, or even their dist...
09/27/2025

What if not everything people say or do is actually about us? What if their silence, their criticism, or even their distance is more a reflection of their own inner world than a mirror of our worth?

Approaching life with curiosity instead of taking things personally opens space for compassion. Instead of spiraling into “What did I do wrong?” one can begin asking, “I wonder what they might be carrying?” That shift transforms reactivity into understanding — and understanding into peace.

Curiosity helps untangle us from the need for external validation. It reminds us that boundaries are not rejection, feedback is not failure, and another person’s capacity doesn’t equal our value.

The more we get curious instead of personalizing, the freer we become — rooted in self-worth, steady in our responses, and open to deeper, healthier connections.

Source: Jennifer McDougall, Take Nothing Personally: The Mental Shift That Will Set You Free,Medium, 2025

So often, individuals exhaust themselves by asking: “Did I make the right decision?” Whether it’s about choosing a caree...
09/26/2025

So often, individuals exhaust themselves by asking: “Did I make the right decision?” Whether it’s about choosing a career, making a financial move, or even deciding what to eat for lunch, judgment can creep in. Instead of trusting themselves, they replay every choice in their minds, picking it apart and labeling it as “good” or “bad.”

But what if decisions weren’t meant to be judged? What if every choice was simply a step forward—one that leads to growth, new experiences, or redirection? Every decision carries intention, thought, and the best knowledge available at the time. That alone makes it good enough.

Living without judgment means embracing decisions as part of the unfolding journey, not as verdicts on self-worth. Even if the outcome isn’t what was hoped for, it’s never wasted—it’s guidance, teaching, and an opening to new paths.

At the heart of it, taking the judgment out of decisions is about trust: trusting that the self can handle whatever comes next, just like it always has.

Source: There is no such thing as a right or wrong decision — Devina

The strongest version of a person isn’t always the one who speaks the loudest—it’s the one who learns to stay steady and...
09/26/2025

The strongest version of a person isn’t always the one who speaks the loudest—it’s the one who learns to stay steady and focused. In today’s world, where distractions are everywhere, choosing focus is a rare and powerful act.

Focus doesn’t mean perfection. It means trusting the process, saying no to what doesn’t serve, and showing up with clarity for what truly matters. When someone commits to that, everything begins to shift. They stop needing constant validation and start moving with quiet confidence toward their goals.

Distractions will always exist—they’re part of life. But learning to return to focus is what builds resilience. Each time someone chooses presence over chaos, intention over comparison, they remind themselves of their own strength.

Focus is gentle, but it’s powerful. It allows people to grow into the version of themselves that knows why they’re here and moves with purpose.

Source: The Most Dangerous Version of You Is One Who’s Focused — Katarzyna Portka

Sometimes, the hardest but kindest choice a person can make is to let go of those who don’t allow space for them to simp...
09/26/2025

Sometimes, the hardest but kindest choice a person can make is to let go of those who don’t allow space for them to simply be themselves. It isn’t about anger or bitterness. It isn’t even about romance. It’s about self-respect, healing, and allowing both people to grow in their own way.

For a long time, someone may try to give, understand, and support—thinking love or loyalty means sacrifice without limits. But when their efforts start to erase their own identity, when they begin to feel unseen or unheard, it’s a sign that holding on may be costing them their own wholeness.

Letting go doesn’t make someone unkind or unloving. It simply means they are choosing to return to themselves, to reclaim their voice, and to honor their own needs.

If losing someone means finding themselves again, they are willing. And that’s not selfish—it’s necessary.

Source: If losing you means finding myself again, then I am willing, Medium, 2025

Throughout human history, dance has been more than movement — it has been a language of survival, connection, and expres...
09/25/2025

Throughout human history, dance has been more than movement — it has been a language of survival, connection, and expression. From ancient rituals and storytelling traditions to cultural celebrations and healing practices, dance has helped people process emotion, build community, and pass knowledge across generations. It has always been deeply tied to our humanity, offering a way to express what words alone cannot.

Contemporary dance continues this legacy in a unique way. Defined as “a style of interpretive dance that embraces innovation, blending techniques from various genres, including classical ballet, jazz, modern dance, and lyrical dance,” it frees dancers from rigid rules and emphasizes improvisation, emotional expression, and the mind-body connection. Unlike traditional forms, contemporary dance thrives on fluidity and versatility, allowing dancers to tell stories, replay memories, embody abstract ideas, or spark conversations about identity, values, and social change.

What makes contemporary dance so vital is its ability to bridge past and present — honoring the universal human impulse to move while reflecting modern realities and emotions. Over centuries, dance has helped people grieve, celebrate, protest, and imagine new futures. Contemporary dance carries that timeless thread forward, showing that movement remains one of humanity’s most powerful forms of art and expression.

Source: MasterClass, What Is Contemporary Dance? A History of Contemporary Dance (2021)

A simple shift in language can completely change how we feel about life. Neuroscience shows that moving from “I have to”...
09/25/2025

A simple shift in language can completely change how we feel about life. Neuroscience shows that moving from “I have to” into “I get to” isn’t just positive thinking — it actually rewires the brain. When we say “I have to,” our mind tags the task as heavy, draining, or even dreadful. But when we shift to “I get to,” we open the door to gratitude, possibility, and even relief.

Think about it — not everyone gets to work that job, take that class, care for loved ones, or even handle the small daily things like taking out the trash. What once felt like a burden becomes a chance, a privilege, a reminder that we’re alive and capable. Over time, these little changes don’t just make life feel lighter — they reshape the way we experience everything.

The beauty of this shift is that it doesn’t require force or willpower. It’s about curiosity, about softening into life instead of resisting it. Each time we choose “I get to,” we’re training the brain to see opportunities where it once saw obstacles. And the more we practice, the stronger that perspective grows.

What if, instead of saying “I have to,” we whispered to ourselves, “I get to”?

Source: Jud Brewer MD, PhD. From “I Have To” to “I Get To”: How One Word Change Rewires Your Brain (2025)

So much advice tells people to “just find your purpose” — but the truth is, clarity often comes from being honest about ...
09/25/2025

So much advice tells people to “just find your purpose” — but the truth is, clarity often comes from being honest about what you don’t want. Purpose isn’t usually a lightning-bolt moment of realization. More often, it’s uncovered through subtraction: removing the roles, obligations, and expectations that drain you or feel like performances.

By noticing what doesn’t feel aligned — the meetings that leave you empty, the roles you’ve outgrown, the places where you’re pretending just to fit in — you begin creating space. And in that space, what matters most has a chance to rise to the surface.

Even something as simple as keeping a “Not-It” journal for a week can reveal patterns. Those patterns are clues. Because every time you uncover what’s not it, you move closer to what is.

Sometimes the path forward isn’t about chasing clarity — it’s about clearing what was never meant to stay.

Source: Natalya Permyakova. Stop Trying to Find Your Purpose: Start Removing What’s Not It (2025)

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