- 15 years experience
- LPC LPCC credentials
- Works in English
About Fred
Fred (Frederick) Theobald is a licensed counselor with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress and anxiety. He works with individuals facing depression, trauma, addiction, and relationship strain. Clients find a steady, respectful presence who listens and helps them take practical next steps.
Fred offers straightforward support for everyday struggles like workplace stress, sleep problems, anger, and low self-esteem. He also supports people coping with grief, caregiving strain, or major life changes. He welcomes LGBTQ+ clients and people from diverse backgrounds.
In sessions he uses clear, evidence-based methods to teach coping skills and improve communication. That can mean learning ways to challenge unhelpful thoughts, practicing emotional regulation skills, or identifying personal values to guide choices. He focuses on small, manageable changes that add up over time.
Fred draws on approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, cognitive behavior strategies, and dialectical behavior techniques. He aims to help clients build resilience and handle setbacks with more confidence.
Fred holds LPC and LPCC credentials and works in Texas. He accepts international clients and conducts work in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to his availability.
Fred offers straightforward support for everyday struggles like workplace stress, sleep problems, anger, and low self-esteem. He also supports people coping with grief, caregiving strain, or major life changes. He welcomes LGBTQ+ clients and people from diverse backgrounds.
In sessions he uses clear, evidence-based methods to teach coping skills and improve communication. That can mean learning ways to challenge unhelpful thoughts, practicing emotional regulation skills, or identifying personal values to guide choices. He focuses on small, manageable changes that add up over time.
Fred draws on approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, cognitive behavior strategies, and dialectical behavior techniques. He aims to help clients build resilience and handle setbacks with more confidence.
Fred holds LPC and LPCC credentials and works in Texas. He accepts international clients and conducts work in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to his availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Texas, New Mexico
Languages
English
How his approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and making meaningful changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing thinking patterns that feed anxiety or low mood, and on building practical coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for regulating strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness in high-stress situations.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and daily life. He checks in about what is helping and adjusts the plan so it fits the client's needs and preferences.
Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making scheduling around work and caregiving simpler. Therapists can teach skills, guide exposure practice, and coach communication techniques that transfer into everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Fred address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, caregiving stress, and related concerns.
How would he describe his therapy style?
His style is compassionate and practical. He listens closely, helps set small goals, and teaches skills people can use between sessions.
What experience does he bring?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working with a range of complex life challenges and transitions.
What are his credentials and practice location?
He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available for scheduling.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.