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!
Dr. Freda Shipman, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Freda is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Freda. View 19 reviews
- Great news, Freda is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in North Carolina and Virginia
Recent reviews
Very good at encouraging me
More about Freda
- 25 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
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!
Specialties
Grief
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Coaching
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
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
Dr. Freda Shipman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093738908.
- LCSW · North Carolina · C000765 · Expires July 2026
- LCSW · Virginia · 0904017153 · Expires June 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Dr. Freda Shipman
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
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!
Very good at encouraging me
Able to adapt her style to my needs.
Dr. Shipman is a truly lovely and loving person. I really enjoy our sessions and I know I can talk to her about anything.
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!
Attentive and challenges me to assert myself and to believe in my capability
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!!
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.
Best therapist I’ve ever had.
Great person great feedback all the time and definitely help in all ways to your means in anything you may feel you need help with.
She is very helpful
Dr. Shipman is extremely kind knowledgeable and she really takes the time to listen to you. She allows you to express yourself and get out whatever emotions you need without totally derailing the time. Her expertise shines through all during the meeting as she helps me navigate my feelings, explore new ones, become aware of upcoming events that might be triggering, and she can steer me away. I appreciate her I’m so many ways .
Dr. Shipman is wonderful! She seems to be able to help talk me through my career concerns, and helps me find new tools to implement to help me stay focused and confident in my work.
I just started with Dr. Shipman and it has been a great couple sessions and I feel she hears me and has very great insight.
Dr. Shipman has been a great help in showing me my stressors and strengths as I have struggled to keep my footing during the COVID-19 pandemic and my Mother aging. She has allowed me to be myself in a safe space filled with compassion and empathy. I can not thank her enough for her calm and gentle presence.
Great therapist, caring and provides meaningful feedback.
I enjoy talking with my therapist and she seems to understand what I am going thru and brings kindness and Compassion to times when I do not.
Dr. Shipman is pushing me in the right direction. She acknowledges where I’m slacking and gives me motivation and hope to keep going! I appreciate her honesty and I look forward to the work we’ll complete together!
Dr. Shipman is patient, attentive, encouraging and helps me feel better about all aspects of my life as I move through this grieving process. She is prompt to respond and checks in often and offers excellent suggestions and feedback. I am so blessed and thankful to have her support right now.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Freda Shipman offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Freda Shipman works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. Freda Shipman speak?
Dr. Freda Shipman speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. Freda Shipman have?
Dr. Freda Shipman has 25 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Freda Shipman licensed to practice?
Dr. Freda Shipman is licensed to practice in North Carolina and Virginia.
Does Dr. Freda Shipman accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Dr. Freda Shipman does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Dr. Freda Shipman offer?
Dr. Freda Shipman offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Dr. Freda Shipman?
Dr. Freda Shipman can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dr. Freda Shipman?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.