FreEtta Nelson-Hemphill , LCSW

FreEtta Nelson-Hemphill is an experienced licensed social worker who welcomes people seeking practical, compassionate support. Most clients call her "Fritzi," and she invites newcomers to use that name if they prefer. She builds therapy by listening carefully, asking questions to form a clear picture of each person's life, and identifying what is working well and what needs attention.

Her practice emphasizes collaboration: after gathering information, she partners with clients to set focused therapy goals and develop a plan to reach them. She most often uses a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach, helping clients notice and adjust thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to ongoing difficulties. FreEtta communicates a sense of confidence in clients' ability to change and encourages small, practical steps that lead to meaningful progress.

She also explains that psychotherapy involves both benefits and risks and that meaningful change typically requires an investment of time and effort. As a licensed professional holding the LCSW credential, she brings experience and structure to the work while remaining warm and approachable. FreEtta looks forward to meeting people in whatever season of life has brought them to therapy.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Support

FreEtta often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help clients manage present-day challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and practicing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with coping. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and awareness practices that can reduce reactivity, improve emotional regulation, and support stress management.

She also works with trauma-focused techniques when past experiences continue to affect daily functioning, focusing on stabilizing symptoms and building skills for safety and resilience. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - FreEtta will listen to each client's concerns, goals, and preferences and help determine which methods fit best for their situation.

Online therapy with FreEtta is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and make scheduling easier for busy lives. These options allow clients to engage in consistent care from home or another convenient location while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor strategies to individual needs.