- 15 years experience
- Codependency focus
- Values-based work
About Fred
Fred Theobald is a licensed counselor with 15 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and codependency. He works with clients who are confronting grief, relationship and intimacy problems, sleep and anger issues, and career or caregiving stress. He welcomes people from varied backgrounds, including LGBT individuals, and aims to make therapy approachable and straightforward.
He uses clear, practical techniques to help people manage painful emotions and regain day-to-day functioning. Sessions focus on learning coping skills, improving communication, and setting steps toward change. The tone is collaborative and steady, with attention to what matters to each person right now.
Fred draws on a mix of evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy. He also uses elements from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and client-centered methods when they fit the situation. These approaches are used to address trauma, addictive behaviors, and long-standing patterns like codependency and attachment challenges.
Fred holds LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and LPCC credentials and practices in Texas. He emphasizes practical tools for everyday life, such as emotion regulation, boundaries, and values-based goals. Work may include short-term skill building or longer-term exploration, depending on the person’s needs.
People who reach out can expect straightforward guidance and gentle challenge when needed. The focus is on small, sustainable changes that improve relationships, mood, and daily functioning.
How therapy approaches translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take action toward those values even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. It can be useful for anxiety, codependency, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing concrete strategies to change them; CBT is often used for depression, anxiety, sleep issues, and anger. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and communication, and it can help with intimacy problems, relationship stress, and some trauma-related issues.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and personal preferences and then suggest methods that fit. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and reduce travel time. It also means tools and worksheets can be shared quickly during or after sessions. Licensed professionals tailor sessions to each person’s circumstances and goals, helping to bring practical skills into everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Texas, New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Fred help with?
Fred supports people working through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, codependency, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and caregiver or career stress.
How would you describe his therapy style?
The approach is practical and collaborative. He focuses on coping skills, clearer communication, and steps that fit everyday life.
What is his professional background?
He brings 15 years of clinical experience helping people with complex life challenges and long-term patterns like attachment issues and codependency.
Where is he licensed and located?
He holds LPC and LPCC credentials and practices in Texas with licensure noted for TX LPC and NM LPCC.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are accepted; confirm details about scheduling across time zones when you begin the process.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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