FreEtta Nelson-Hemphill , LCSW

FreEtta Nelson-Hemphill is a licensed clinical social worker who draws on practical psychotherapy to help people manage stress and anxiety. She introduces herself warmly and aims to create a space where clients can talk about what is working and what is not. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps the client can take between meetings. FreEtta often goes by "Fritzi" and welcomes that name.

She begins by listening closely and asking questions to build a clear picture of a client's life. That intake helps set specific, achievable goals and guides the work they do together. FreEtta commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and actions affect feelings, to create change in daily habits and reactions.

Her background includes more than two decades of experience working with people from many cultural identities and backgrounds. She makes room for topics such as parenting, self-esteem, relationship concerns, grief, trauma, and career stress. She also addresses issues like immigration stress, social anxiety, and midlife concerns when they come up.

FreEtta describes therapy as a time investment that can bring change when a person is willing to try new ways of thinking and behaving. She talks through patterns that keep problems going and helps clients practice different responses. The aim is steady, practical progress rather than quick fixes.

Based in Arkansas, she brings 26 years of clinical experience to each session. Her style is straightforward and encouraging, helping people take manageable steps toward the changes they want.

How her approaches guide online work

FreEtta commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and often includes homework tasks to try new skills between sessions. It can help with stress, anxiety, social fears, and low mood.

She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and body sensations without getting swept away by them. Mindfulness exercises can reduce reactivity and improve daily coping with stress and difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. FreEtta collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts plans as progress is made. Clients and therapist check in together to see what feels most helpful and make changes when needed.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also allow people to practice skills in contexts close to their everyday life, which helps apply what is learned during sessions.