- Anger management skills
- CBT and DBT methods
- Trauma informed care
About Fred
Fred (Frederick) Theobald is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 15 years of experience based in Texas. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship strain, grief, sleep problems, and self-esteem concerns. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Fred uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage feelings and reactions that get in the way of daily life. He focuses on concrete skills such as recognizing unhelpful thoughts, practicing new behavior patterns, and learning ways to tolerate strong emotions without acting on them. The work centers on what a person wants to change and small steps to make that happen.
His background includes 15 years of clinical practice using approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Those methods are used to address things like addiction, relationship conflict, compassion fatigue, and coping with major life changes.
Fred also pays attention to patterns that underlie repeated problems, such as attachment issues, codependency, control problems, and dissociation. He helps people sort through how past experiences affect current responses and develops strategies to reduce reactivity and build steadier routines.
Practical goals in sessions often include improving communication, managing anger and stress at work or home, stabilizing mood, and handling grief or caregiver strain. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site’s online therapy options.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Fred commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his online work. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify what matters to them, and take steps toward those values even when emotions are strong. CBT focuses on identifying and changing thought patterns and behaviors that keep problems like anxiety, anger, and depression active.He also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when people need concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT techniques are practical tools for reducing reactivity, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and managing intense feelings without acting impulsively.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences and may combine techniques across approaches. That helps keep the work focused on what the person wants to change.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking. The main practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, cutting travel time, and making check-ins easier during a workday or between other commitments. Some formats are better for shorter check-ins while others suit deeper, longer sessions, so confirm current options when you arrange the first visit.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas, New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep problems, and low self-esteem among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, evidence-informed methods and focuses on skills people can use day to day to manage strong emotions and improve behavior.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health and life challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and is based in Texas; the LPC is the listed credential and the LPCC is the clinical credential.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He accepts international clients.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.