- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Trauma-focused work
About FreEtta
FreEtta Nelson-Hemphill is an Arkansas Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) with 26 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, depression, grief, anger, trauma and other life strains. She listens, asks questions, and helps set practical goals based on each person's situation.
FreEtta prefers a straightforward approach. She spends time getting a clear picture of what is working and what is not. Then she and the client identify specific therapy goals to address those problem areas. Sessions focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.
Her main clinical approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, used to spot and reshape thought patterns that feed worry, anger, or low mood. She also uses elements of mindfulness to help people notice reactions in the moment and psychodynamic ideas to track patterns that repeat over time. Trauma-focused methods are applied when past events are keeping someone stuck.
In sessions she asks practical questions, offers exercises to try between meetings, and reviews progress as goals evolve. The work asks for time and effort, and she explains both benefits and risks honestly. Many clients come wanting clearer coping skills, less reactivity, or better ways to manage parenting and relationship stresses.
People who choose FreEtta often want plain, direct guidance and tools they can use day to day. She invites clients to set the pace and focuses on workable changes that fit each person's life.
How her approaches translate to online work
FreEtta commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in her practice. CBT focuses on spotting and changing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, which helps with anger, anxiety, and low mood. Trauma-focused work looks at how past events affect current reactions and builds practical coping skills to reduce that impact.She also incorporates mindfulness techniques to help clients notice reactions in the moment and choose different responses. Finding the right mix of these approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust the plan together based on what helps most.
Confirm the session formats before booking so you know how meetings will be held. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require them. Discussing how each method will work remotely is part of the first meetings, and adjustments can be made to match practical needs and preferences.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Arkansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, parenting concerns, trauma, intimacy issues, career questions, and related struggles.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a practical, question-led style that focuses on identifying goals and changing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.
How much experience does she have?
She has 26 years of clinical experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an Arkansas Licensed Certified Social Worker (AR LCSW) and practices in Arkansas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription 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.