- ACT and CBT methods
- Relationship and attachment
- Stress and coping skills
About Fred
Fred (Frederick) Theobald is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 15 years of clinical experience in Texas. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship strain, grief, and other life challenges. Sessions address issues related to social anxiety and isolation when those concerns are present.
Fred uses straightforward talk therapy aimed at practical skills and clearer thinking. He combines cognitive behavioral ideas with acceptance-based strategies to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. Attachment concepts inform his work on relationship and intimacy issues.
In sessions he focuses on specific problems like sleep disruption, anger, self-esteem, and coping with change. He also helps with career stress, caregiver strain, and compassion fatigue. When trauma or abuse is part of the history, he uses methods that support processing and safety within the pace the client prefers.
Clients can expect to work on concrete steps such as behavior experiments, values-based choices, and emotion regulation skills drawn from dialectical approaches. Communication skills and setting boundaries are often part of the work for those with relationship or codependency concerns.
Fred has experience supporting LGBTQ+ clients and people navigating aging or chronic health issues. He accepts international clients and conducts work in English. Sessions are structured to fit the client’s goals and day-to-day life.
How Fred uses evidence-based approaches in online work
Fred often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in his online work. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking action that matters despite uncomfortable thoughts, which can be useful for anxiety and avoidance. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses experiments and practice to change patterns that feed stress and low mood.He also incorporates attachment-based ideas to address relationship and intimacy concerns. That approach helps people understand how past connections shape current reactions and supports learning different ways of relating. Together these methods give both skills and insight for problems like social anxiety, grief, or caregiver stress.
Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try approaches that fit, and adjust over time based on what helps. This means sessions can focus on short-term skill-building or longer work on relational patterns depending on the person’s needs.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit more easily around work, caregiving, or travel, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce commute time. Talk with the therapist during the intake to plan session length and frequency that fit daily life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas, New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
Fred works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and related life challenges.
How would he describe his approach in sessions?
He uses practical talk therapy blending CBT, acceptance-based work, attachment ideas, and skills from DBT to help people change unhelpful patterns and try new behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience working with people on a wide range of concerns including trauma, addiction, and anxiety.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices from Texas with licensing tied to TX LPC and NM LPCC.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English, and he also accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking to see which formats are offered for scheduling and appointments.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.