Fred (Frederick) Theobald, LPC, LPCC

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.

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.