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Fred (Frederick) Theobald

Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges

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Credentials
LPC, LPCC
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Texas, New Mexico
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Fred

Fred (Frederick) Theobald is a licensed counselor with 15 years of experience based in Texas. He offers practical help for common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction. He also addresses intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, anger, and career or life-change stress.

He lists Family and parenting among his areas of focus and welcomes people from diverse backgrounds, including LGBT individuals. Fred uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods in sessions. He listens first, then helps clients set clear goals.

Background and approach

He teaches hands-on tools for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and coping with hard events. Sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. His training includes approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy.

Fred holds licenses as LPC and LPCC and brings clinical experience working with trauma, co-occurring issues, and caregiver stress. He draws from these methods to tailor plans that fit day-to-day life. In therapy people can expect work on practical skills such as grounding, thought strategies, and behavior change tasks.

He also addresses patterns that come from attachment and relationship history. The focus is on small, steady steps that make daily life more manageable. Fred works with clients in English and accepts international clients.

He offers multiple online session formats to fit busy schedules and varying needs.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and focus on actions that matter. It is useful when life feels overwhelming or when values and actions feel out of sync. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It can help with anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns affect current connections and communication, which can help with intimacy and relationship struggles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Fred will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. He adjusts the plan as progress is made and as needs change, so therapy stays relevant and practical.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel, and allow follow-up through messaging when helpful. Many people find that the flexibility of online sessions helps them stay consistent and apply new skills in everyday life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Fred address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and anger problems, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and related areas.
How would he describe his therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. He listens, helps set goals, and teaches tools for managing emotions and changing unhelpful patterns.
What experience does he bring?
Fred has 15 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, co-morbidity, caregiver stress, and life transitions.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices from Texas; the license numbers are TX LPC 68573 and NM LPCC CCMH0224131.
Which languages and clients does he support?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Texas, New Mexico
Languages
English

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