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Fred (Frederick) Theobald

Fred (Frederick) Theobald, LPC, LPCC

Therapist · Texas · 15+ years of experience

Supportive counselor for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
Texas
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
LPC, LPCC
Languages
English
License (Texas)
LPC · No. 68573
License (New Mexico)
LPCC · No. CCMH0224131
NPI
1932523107

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  • Practical coping skills
  • Trauma informed care
  • Works with caregivers

About Fred

Fred (Frederick) Theobald is a licensed counselor with 15 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and identity concerns. He practices in Texas and works with people navigating relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, career stress, and major life changes. Fred also lists aging and geriatric issues among his focus areas, and he offers support around caregiver stress and chronic illness challenges.

Fred uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. He listens first, then helps people set small goals and try manageable changes. He draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy to shape the work without relying on jargon.

In the room, Fred helps clients notice patterns that cause pain and practice new ways of responding. He works on skills for handling strong emotions, improving communication, and managing cravings or compulsive behaviors. He also supports people through losses and the adjustments that follow major life transitions.

Fred holds LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and LPCC credentials, and he brings a caring, collaborative style to sessions. He accepts English-speaking clients and indicates he accepts international clients as well. People who want a thoughtful, practical approach to lasting change may find his style helpful.

Background and approach details include a focus on trauma, attachment issues, codependency, and first responder concerns. He uses evidence-based techniques and aims to help clients build resilience, clearer boundaries, and healthier daily routines.

Areas of expertise

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 Fred’s approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and learn to act according to their values. It often focuses on small, doable experiments and building a life that matters despite difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skill work to change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relationship patterns and improving how people connect and communicate with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Fred works collaboratively with clients to pick methods that suit their goals and preferences. Together they will try approaches, review what helps, and adjust the plan as needed so therapy fits the person's life and aims.

Confirm the current session options before booking to learn which online formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also can let people join from different locations if their circumstances require it. Fred draws on ACT, CBT, and attachment ideas to guide sessions whether work focuses on stress, caregiving challenges, aging concerns, or relationship patterns.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?

Fred works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and related issues like grief, relationship strain, sleep problems, and self-esteem.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses a compassionate, collaborative approach and focuses on clear, practical steps clients can try between sessions.

How much experience does he bring?

He has 15 years of clinical experience supporting people through complex life challenges and major transitions.

What credentials and region are listed?

He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Texas, with licensing noted in Texas and New Mexico.

Which languages and international work are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and he indicates that international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for your needs.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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