Fredericka "Ricka" White-Soso , LCSW

Fredericka "Ricka" White-Soso is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 15 years of clinical experience. As an LCSW she brings professional training in assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and major life changes. Her work also emphasizes forgiveness, life purpose, and cultivating self-love as part of long-term wellbeing.

She uses a culturally responsive approach that honors each person’s background and beliefs. While she has particular experience supporting Black and Christian clients who seek culturally affirming care, she maintains a diverse caseload and welcomes clients from many backgrounds. Her practice centers on helping people build resilience, develop self-compassion, and create practical strategies for personal growth.

Fredericka favors collaborative, individualized therapy that helps clients explore emotions, heal from past experiences, and strengthen coping skills. She offers virtual sessions and flexible time slots when accepting clients, though she is not currently accepting new clients. Prospective clients in California can review her credentials - LCSW - and consider whether her approach aligns with their needs.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Virtual Care

Fredericka emphasizes practical, evidence-based techniques that help clients cope with stress and navigate life transitions. One common focus is skills-based coping work - teaching concrete tools for managing anxiety, regulating emotions, and responding to anger so daily functioning improves. Another emphasis is compassion-centered strategies that nurture self-compassion and forgiveness, supporting people who are rebuilding self-worth and seeking purpose after loss or hardship. She also offers grief-informed support that helps clients process loss over time and integrate that experience into a renewed sense of meaning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Fredericka collaborates with each person to identify which techniques fit their goals, values, and preferences, adjusting methods as progress unfolds to ensure therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy expands access and flexibility - sessions can occur by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options let clients connect with licensed professionals from home, balance therapy with other responsibilities, and continue care even when life circumstances change.