Fred (Frederick) Theobald, LPC, LPCC
Compassionate counselor for life transitions
Details
| Name | Fred (Frederick) Theobald |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC, LPCC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas, New Mexico |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 15 |
About Fred
Fred Theobald is a licensed professional counselor with 15 years of experience. He offers straightforward help for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship or intimacy concerns. He works with LGBTQ+ people and others facing big life changes or caregiver strain.
Sessions are offered in English and can be done online for people outside Texas. Fred favors plain conversation that looks at life stories and patterns. He uses Narrative ideas to help people name the problems and separate them from who they are.
Background and approach
He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed work to address painful memories and strengthen connections with others. In sessions he listens first, then helps clients identify what matters to them and what gets in the way. He offers tools from cognitive behavioral approaches when needed to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
He also uses techniques aimed at processing trauma when appropriate. Clients can expect a steady, respectful presence and practical steps to try between sessions. Fred frames goals around daily life - sleeping better, managing anger, reducing substance use, or improving communication.
He adapts pacing to each person’s needs and comfort level. Fred holds LPC and LPCC credentials, licensed in Texas and New Mexico. He has particular experience with first responder issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, abandonment concerns, dissociation, and co-occurring conditions.
Work is collaborative and focused on usable change.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT among the things Fred works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Fred among the ways he works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Fred among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Fred among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Fred among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Fred among the ways he works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Fred among the ways he works.
- Hypnotherapy: Listed by Fred among the ways he works.
- Imago Relationship Therapy: Listed by Fred among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Fred among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Fred among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Fred among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Fred directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Fred directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and evidence-based approaches work online
Fred blends Narrative therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed work to help people change unhelpful patterns and strengthen relationships. Narrative work focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and separates problems from the person, which can reduce shame and open new possibilities. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy teaches practical skills for staying present, clarifying values, and taking actions aligned with what matters most. Attachment-based ideas look at how past bonds shape current reactions and help people build more reliable emotional connections.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Fred listens to each person’s history, goals, and preferences, then suggests approaches to try. Over time, they review what helps and adjust the plan so therapy fits the client’s life and aims.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation for deeper exploration. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging let people share thoughts between sessions and fit therapy into busy days. These options give flexibility while keeping focus on practical steps and story work.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Fred address?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and anger problems, self-esteem, career changes, compassion fatigue, and related areas such as abandonment and caregiver stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Fred uses a conversational, narrative-informed style that helps clients tell and reframe their life stories. He pairs that with practical tools from ACT and CBT when clients want behavior and thinking changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns, including first responder issues, chronic illness, and co-occurring conditions.
What credentials and region are associated with the therapist?
He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and is licensed in Texas and New Mexico, with practice based in Texas.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and Fred is available to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
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