
Dr. Freda Shipman, Ed.D., LCSW
Online only
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!
License
License(s)
Specialties and clinical interests
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Betrayal Trauma
- Body Image
- Career
- Custody Evaluation
- Divorce & Separation
- Divorce Mediation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- Life Coaching
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Pet Loss
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Violence
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Community specialties
- Cancer Survivors