Therapist profile
Dr. Freda Shipman, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Life Stress
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, North Carolina / C000765; LCSW, Virginia / 0904017153
- NPI1093738908
- Experience25 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationVirginia
About
- CBT methods
- Client-centered care
- Motivational interviewing
About Freda
Dr. Freda Shipman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common life stresses such as anxiety, anger, grief, relationship strain, and career transitions. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use day to day to feel steadier and more in control.
She uses approaches that center the person’s experience and build clear skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and change the behaviors that follow. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation grounded in what matters to the client and their goals.
Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy are part of her toolkit for people who want forward movement. These methods help outline short-term goals and small changes that add up. Internal Family Systems offers a way to understand inner parts that drive anger and stress.
Dr. Shipman has spent much of her career working with older adults and caregivers, and she has experience with chronic and terminal illness and hospice concerns. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, and financial strain tied to life transitions.
Her sessions tend to be collaborative and practical. The focus is on identifying what is happening, trying manageable strategies, and adjusting as needed. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment to set goals and plan next steps.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Dr. Shipman commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on spotting and changing the thoughts and behaviors that keep patterns like anger or anxiety going, and it’s useful for problem solving and stress at work or home. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s own goals and experience, keeping sessions focused on what feels most important to the client.She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help clients move toward concrete changes. That approach helps clarify motivation and supports step-by-step planning when someone wants to change how they react or cope. Choosing an approach is a collaborative process; the therapist and client review what’s happening, set goals together, and adjust methods based on what works.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since specific online or in-person options are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can combine skill-building exercises, goal reviews, and real-time practice during sessions to help translate new strategies into daily life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with adults on anger alongside related concerns such as stress, relationship strain, grief, anxiety, and trauma.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using client-centered conversations and skill-based techniques to address problems in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working in clinical settings with adults on a wide range of issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and Virginia and practices in Virginia.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.