Fred (Frederick) Theobald, LPC, LPCC

Fred Theobald is a licensed counselor with 15 years of clinical experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship struggles, and midlife changes. He offers a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk and figure out next steps.

Fred works with people from varied backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ clients and older adults. He pays attention to how life events, work stress, and identity concerns affect mood and behavior. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as deeper personal understanding.

His style is warm and collaborative. He listens first, then helps set clear, realistic goals. Therapy may include learning new coping skills, practicing different communication patterns, and looking at patterns that keep problems going.

Fred uses a mix of approaches chosen to fit each person’s needs. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral ideas, attachment-focused thinking, client-centered care, and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Those methods guide practical tools and reflective conversation.

Fred holds licenses as a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Texas and New Mexico. He has worked with people dealing with trauma, sleep problems, anger, caregiver stress, and first responder issues. He aims to help people build resilience and move toward clearer choices.

To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability. Session costs vary by location and follow a cancelable subscription model.

How therapy approaches guide online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and pick actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and the uncertainty that comes with major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral changes to reduce symptoms like worry or low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people try different ways of connecting and relating.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort. That might mean blending skill teaching with deeper relational work so the plan fits the person rather than the other way around.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, offering shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people choose quieter times or simpler modes of connection. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to practice new skills, work through stressful events, and track progress between meetings without promising a specific outcome.