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FreEtta Nelson-Hemphill

Compassionate, practical guidance for lasting change

LCSW Arkansas

Experience
26 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English
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About FreEtta

FreEtta Nelson-Hemphill is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of practice who centers her work on practical, evidence-informed strategies.

Background and approach

She often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and she pairs this with mindfulness and psychodynamic perspectives when exploring deeper emotional themes and life narratives.

FreEtta listens closely to each client’s story to form a clear picture of what is working and what needs adjustment, then collaborates to set realistic therapy goals. Her experience spans a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, anger, and career questions.

She also addresses LGBT issues, family dynamics, immigration-related stress, jealousy, midlife transitions, narcissism, social anxiety, women’s concerns, and young adult issues. Based in Arkansas and licensed as an LCSW (AR LCSW 1039-C), FreEtta invites clients to engage in a process that asks for commitment while aiming for meaningful change and greater self-understanding.

Practical approaches for online mental health care

FreEtta frequently integrates cognitive behavioral techniques, which focus on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress; this approach is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and related concerns. She also brings mindfulness therapy into sessions to help clients develop present-moment awareness and self-regulation skills that support emotional coping and reduce reactivity. When deeper life patterns or past relationships are relevant she may draw on psychodynamic ideas to explore how earlier experiences influence current feelings and choices.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the therapeutic process and is handled collaboratively. The therapist works with each person to clarify goals, weigh different methods, and adjust the plan as progress is made or as needs change, so clients are active partners in shaping their care.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and for choosing how to communicate. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or other commitments while accessing licensed professionals who tailor methods to individual goals and circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, anger, and career-related questions, along with several additional focus areas such as immigration issues and social anxiety.
What approach does she typically use in therapy?
Her practice most often uses cognitive behavioral methods to help clients change thought and behavior patterns, and she complements that work with mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas when helpful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 26 years of clinical experience to her practice, drawing on that background to tailor interventions to each client’s needs.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is licensed in Arkansas and holds the credential AR LCSW 1039-C as a Licensed Certified Social Worker.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to allow flexibility in how clients connect.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone do to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

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

Licensed

Arkansas

Languages

English