I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in a Clinical Setting. I have a passion for helping individuals understand and help build on personal strengths while addressing their challenges. My areas of clinical experience are aging and geriatric issues, anxiety, anger, abuse, caregiver stress - coping with illness in the family, couples therapy, special needs planning, oncology, chronic and terminal illness, visual impairment, financial management, end of life planning, life challenges, career planning, work-life balance, retirement planning and adjustment.
My therapy style is warm and engaging. I treat every individual with dignity, respect and compassion. I meet you where you are and I provide a safe environment to help you achieve your goals to address your life challenges.
I acknowledge the courage it takes to take action and seek change. I will be here to listen, support and empower you in your journey. I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Aging and geriatric issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Intellectual disability, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Visually impaired, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
NC LCSW C000765
VA LCSW 0904017153
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Freda Shipman. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Dr Shipman is really great! When I'm spending time with her online I feel like we are old friends and we share a good friendship. Which is exactly what I needed. She is caring, and thoughtful, and kind. Thank you Better Help.com for Dr. Shipman. My life is better for having this service so readily available. When ever I tried to find a counselor to talk to in "the real world" I just kept finding dead ends -- what I needed was just not available. But with Better Help, I have found a relationship that assists me in coping. I'm grateful! Thank you!
Written on Sep 29, 2024 after therapy with Freda for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Very good at encouraging me
Written on May 22, 2024 after therapy with Freda for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and career difficulties
Dr. Shipman has been working with me for about six months. She actively listens, gives great advice, and points out things I don't usually see myself. I highly recommend her!
Written on Nov 09, 2023 after therapy with Freda for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
During our first session I knew I had found the right therapist for me! Dr. Shipman has a wealth of knowledge and experience. Easy to talk to and kind. From the get-go she asked me the right questions to get into the heart of the issues at hand. She was direct in communication and supportive of my goals. She had guided me to many tools and resources to help me as I grow relationally and focus also on career development. Highly recommend!!
Written on May 04, 2023 after therapy with Freda for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She is very helpful
Written on Apr 23, 2023 after therapy with Freda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Shipman is a great listener and she provides the most supportive and honest feedback. She made me feel so comfortable and allowed me the space to be vulnerable. Dr. Shipman is very warm and comforting and I enjoyed speaking with her.
Written on Mar 16, 2023 after therapy with Freda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching