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FreEtta Nelson-Hemphill
Experience
26 years
Based in
Arkansas
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Arkansas

FreEtta Nelson-Hemphill

LCSW

Practical, experienced LCSW focused on change

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License and NPI on record

LCSW
Arkansas · 1039-C
NPI
1225217557

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  • CBT oriented
  • Trauma aware
  • Mindfulness tools

About FreEtta

FreEtta Nelson-Hemphill is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) who offers a warm, practical approach to therapy. She uses clear questions and active listening to understand what is working in a person's life and what is not. Her style is direct and encouraging, with a focus on helping people make real changes.

With 26 years of experience, she commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a starting point. She helps people notice thought patterns and behaviors that keep problems going, then practices new ways of thinking and acting. Mindfulness and trauma-focused ideas are also part of her toolbox when those fit the situation.

FreEtta has supported people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. She also helps with parenting concerns, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, career challenges, and life transitions. Additional focuses include immigration issues, jealousy, midlife adjustments, narcissism-related concerns, and young adult and women's issues.

Her sessions are practical and goal-oriented. She spends time building a clear picture of a person's life, then sets therapy goals together. Many people find this step-by-step work helpful for managing symptoms and making everyday life feel more manageable.

She works in Arkansas and conducts sessions in English. Beginning therapy involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time to meet. FreEtta presents a hopeful, can-do attitude and aims to help people move toward the changes they want.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Immigration issuesJealousyMidlife crisisNarcissismSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

26+ years

Credentials

Arkansas

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

FreEtta commonly relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems in place. CBT involves noticing unhelpful thinking, trying out different responses, and practicing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, low mood, or relationship strain.

She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices. Mindfulness can help with stress, worry, and staying grounded during difficult moments. When past trauma is central, Trauma-Focused Therapy is brought in to carefully address painful memories and reactions while pacing the work to match each person's needs.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That decision is revisited so the work stays useful and relevant.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, or choose a quieter time for a check-in. Many people find that the same therapeutic approaches translate well to remote sessions when they are adapted to the person's schedule and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

FreEtta helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and coping with life changes. She also works on parenting, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, anger, career matters, and topics like narcissism and immigration issues.

How would you describe the therapy style here?

Her style is practical and goal-focused. She listens first, then helps set clear goals and uses techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

What background and experience does she bring?

She has 26 years of clinical experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. Much of her work centers on helping clients identify patterns and try new strategies.

What credential and location information is provided?

She is an LCSW, listed as AR LCSW, and practices in Arkansas.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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