FreEtta Nelson-Hemphill

FreEtta Nelson-Hemphill is a Licensed Certified Social Worker who often goes by Fritzi. She welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain and offers a direct, practical way to approach those problems. Her style is down-to-earth and goal-focused, with lots of listening and clear questions to understand each person's situation.

She begins by building a picture of daily life and what is working versus what is not. From there she helps clients set straightforward goals based on the information gathered. FreEtta commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on how thoughts and actions keep problems going and how changing them produces results.

Her experience spans more than two decades and includes work with people from varied cultural backgrounds. She uses tools from mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas when they fit the goals, and she also draws on trauma-focused approaches for people coping with past harm.

Clients can expect practical homework and gentle challenges aimed at changing unhelpful patterns. Sessions aim to break down big problems into doable steps and to build skills for everyday life.

She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, relationship and intimacy questions, grief, and issues related to identity and life transitions. Women's issues are listed among her focus areas and are part of the range of concerns she addresses.

FreEtta practices in Arkansas and conducts therapy in English. To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps connect people to her and to schedule sessions based on availability.

How her approaches shape online therapy

FreEtta commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-focused techniques in her work. CBT helps people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and then practice new responses to reduce anxiety, depression, or stress. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on processing past harm and building safety and coping skills for daily life.

She also draws on mindfulness practices to help clients notice thoughts and physical reactions without judgment. Mindfulness can be useful for managing stress, reducing reactivity, and improving focus during everyday tasks. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process; she works with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.

If you are considering online work, confirm the available session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and how to structure sessions to meet your needs while you both decide what approach and rhythm of sessions suit your life.