FreEtta Nelson-Hemphill , LCSW

FreEtta Nelson-Hemphill is a Licensed Certified Social Worker who brings 26 years of experience to her therapy work. She greets clients warmly and aims to create a clear plan based on each person's situation. Many people call her Fritzi and she welcomes that nickname. She works with adults on a range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and women's issues.

In sessions she listens first to understand what is going well and what is not. She asks questions to build a picture of day-to-day life and the struggles that brought someone to therapy. From that information she and the client set realistic goals and practical steps to move forward.

Her usual starting point is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on how thoughts and behaviors affect mood. FreEtta also draws on mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas as needed, and she uses trauma-focused approaches when past hurt affects current functioning. The focus is on concrete changes people can use between sessions.

She has worked with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and addresses issues such as parenting strain, grief, intimacy-related concerns, career stress, and immigration-related stress. FreEtta aims to help people develop coping skills and stronger self-care routines so they can handle life changes more effectively.

Sessions are offered in English and provided to people located in Arkansas. Her approach is straightforward and practical, with an emphasis on collaboration and small, achievable steps toward better daily functioning.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

FreEtta commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and self-esteem concerns because it offers clear strategies to practice between sessions.

She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept up in them. Mindfulness techniques can reduce rumination and improve emotion regulation for stress, grief, and social anxiety.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to choose or adapt methods based on their goals, life situation, and what feels most useful. The plan can change over time as needs shift.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and interactive exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when someone wants a shorter check-in or has limited bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging allow for brief updates, worksheets, and flexible communication between scheduled meetings. These options make it possible to fit therapy into busy schedules and varied locations.