- Anger management
- CBT techniques
- Caregiver stress
About Freda
Dr. Freda Shipman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of clinical experience based in Virginia. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and anger. Her practice also covers career shifts, caregiving strain, and end-of-life concerns.
She uses practical methods to help people manage strong feelings and make clearer choices. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what small steps can reduce conflict at home or work. Sessions aim to improve everyday coping and restore clearer communication with others.
Dr. Shipman draws on a mix of approaches including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, and Internal Family Systems. That blend helps her match methods to the person’s goals - whether the aim is short-term problem solving or deeper relational work.
People often come for help with anger that shows up as quick temper, simmering resentment, or frustration that affects relationships. She also guides those dealing with chronic illness, caregiving stress, retirement adjustment, and money worries. Her experience includes work with aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.
Sessions move at a practical pace. They include checking what’s working, trying concrete tools, and tracking progress. To begin, a short intake and a first session help set clear goals and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and clarify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and actions into steps you can change. It is useful for managing anger triggers, stress, and anxiety by testing new responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss options and try techniques together to see what fits your goals and preferences. The process is collaborative: goals are set together and adjusted as needed based on what helps.
The therapist's biography does not specify which online session formats she uses, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time. They also let people try sessions from a quieter spot or choose audio-only when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals adapt session length and focus so therapy can fit around work, caregiving, and daily life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to anger?
She helps with temper outbursts, built-up resentment, frustration at work, and living with someone else’s anger. Anger is listed among her clinical focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT and solution-focused work. Sessions aim to identify small, manageable changes you can use right away.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working in a range of settings. That background includes aging, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and Virginia and practices from Virginia.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the selected plan and region.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts intake and goal setting.