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FreEtta Nelson-Hemphill , LCSW
Arkansas
LCSW - Anxiety and Life Changes
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Trauma-informed focus
About FreEtta
FreEtta Nelson-Hemphill is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Arkansas with 26 years of experience. She focuses on common life stresses such as anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and relationship concerns. She also works with issues like trauma and abuse, grief, LGBT concerns, and career-related stress.
Fritzi uses a structured approach that starts with listening and asking questions to form a clear picture of a person's life. She and the client set practical goals based on what is working and what is not. Sessions often focus on adjusting thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.
Her main therapeutic methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, psychodynamic ideas, and trauma-focused work. These approaches are used to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns, try different responses, and manage emotional or behavioral reactions. The emphasis is on concrete steps rather than abstract theory.
She describes therapy as a commitment of time and effort. Clients should expect direct conversation, collaborative goal setting, and exercises to practice between sessions. The work may bring up difficult feelings as well as progress.
Fritzi has spent many years helping people from varied cultural backgrounds. She invites clients to share what matters most in their lives so treatment can focus on realistic changes and problem solving.
To begin, she listens, gathers information, and then recommends clear, manageable next steps focused on changing thoughts and actions that maintain the problem.
How CBT, Mindfulness and Trauma Work Online
FreEtta commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new responses through short exercises and between-session practice; it helps with anxiety, low mood, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness and grounding practices to reduce overwhelm and improve attention during stressful moments.She also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when trauma or past harm is central to the problem. That approach looks at how past events affect current reactions and uses paced, practical techniques to reduce the intensity of those reactions over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will review symptoms, goals, and preferences with each person and recommend CBT, mindfulness practices, trauma-focused methods, or a combination. This decision is collaborative and may change as therapy progresses.
The practical benefits of meeting online include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Confirm current session format options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, maintain regular weekly work, or practice skills between appointments without a commute.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Arkansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strains, grief, trauma and intimate relationship issues among other life challenges.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that keep problems going, pairing discussion with practical exercises.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Certified Social Worker with 26 years of clinical experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Arkansas and holds an AR LCSW credential.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.