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Dr. Freda Shipman, LCSW

Grief Self esteem, Motivation Career difficulties Coping with life changes Coaching
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

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!

Professional experience

25 yrs in practice
Grief Self esteem, Motivation Career difficulties Coping with life changes Coaching

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

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

NC LCSW C000765

VA LCSW 0904017153

Reviews

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.

She has consistently encouraged my growth and self reflection.

Written on Mar 07, 2025 after therapy with Freda for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and career difficulties

Dr Shipman is a good listener and was able to empathize with my situation

Written on Mar 03, 2025 after therapy with Freda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

I’m so glad that I was matched with Dr. Shipman. She’s very professional, she’s a good listener and she is genuinely concerned about how I am doing between sessions.

Written on Mar 01, 2025 after therapy with Freda for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, and coping with life changes

Dr. Shipman has been the best experience thus far within BetterHelp. I have tried several times to connect with different therapists. So far, Dr. Shipman has been the best. She made our first live session very easy and I was able to let out a lot of emotions with her comfortably.

Written on Feb 25, 2025 after therapy with Freda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

I highly recommend Dr. Shipman. She has helped me tremendously. She is very knowledgeable and respectful. Her advice is spot on! Thank you for everything!

Written on Feb 02, 2025 after therapy with Freda for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

I have only had one session with Dr. Shipman, however it was great. Looking forward to my next session

Written on Jan 22, 2025 after therapy with Freda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, and coping with life changes