Therapist profile
Fred (Frederick) Theobald, LPC, LPCC
LPC and LPCC - stress and family concerns
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- Anxiety and depression
- Relapse prevention
- Attachment issues
About Fred
Fred (Frederick) Theobald is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. He focuses on common household stresses and parenting-related strains such as anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family concerns, grief, and coping with life changes.
He works in straightforward, practical ways. Sessions look at what is happening now at home and at work. He helps people sort responses to stress, manage anger, and address intimacy or communication issues. Fred also supports clients dealing with trauma, sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue.
Fred uses a mix of talk-based approaches aimed at changing patterns that are not working. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot thinking traps. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clarify values and make concrete changes.
Attachment-based ideas guide conversations about how early relationships affect present-day family dynamics. Dialectical behavior strategies and client-centered listening help with strong emotions and building practical skills for daily life.
He has experience working with people from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQ individuals and older adults, and addresses issues like caregiver stress, abandonment, chronic illness, and first responder concerns. Sessions emphasize clear steps and small changes people can try between meetings.
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the See online therapy options button.
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Approaches used and how online sessions can fit life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and managing ongoing stress by focusing on practical steps rather than getting stuck on thoughts.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets the link between thoughts and behaviors. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different responses, which can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and ease relationship tensions.
Fred approaches choice of method collaboratively. He will talk with each person about goals and day-to-day realities, then suggest approaches that fit those needs. Together they decide which techniques to focus on and adjust them over time.
The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around parenting, work, and caregiving demands. They also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or sessions without video when bandwidth or background noise is an issue. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to suit the client27s home routine and help make small, practical changes between appointments.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas, New Mexico
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or home concerns does he help with?
He helps people with relationship tension, communication problems, intimacy issues, family stress, grief, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and talk-based, using skills practice and direct conversation to address day-to-day problems at home and work.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, addictions, and caregiver stress.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and is based in Texas with licensure in Texas and New Mexico as stated.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; confirm current online session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
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