About me
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in clinical settings, dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and discover their personal strengths. My practice is rooted in compassion, respect, and a deep understanding of the unique journeys we all face.
My areas of clinical expertise include aging and geriatric concerns, anxiety, anger management, abuse recovery, caregiver stress, chronic and terminal illness, oncology, visual impairment, and special needs planning. I also support individuals and families through couples therapy, career transitions, retirement planning and adjustment, end-of-life care, financial management, and work-life balance.
My approach to therapy is warm, empathetic, and collaborative. I meet you where you are, offering a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences and work toward meaningful goals. I believe in treating every person with dignity and compassion, and I tailor my approach to fit your unique needs and circumstances.
Taking the step to seek help takes strength and courage. I’m here to listen, support, and walk alongside you as you work toward healing, growth, and empowerment.
I look forward to being part of your journey.
Specialties
- Grief
- Self esteem, Motivation
- 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 , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Years of Experience: 25
Services offered
Messaging
Phone
Video
Licensing
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 Regain might be different.
We are thankful for Dr. Shipman’s advice and guidance. She is upfront, honest, and makes time to really listen and understand our concerns. She’s amazing!
Very happy with her professional care and demeanor. My husband and I feel that she is easy to talk to and understands our issues. We have enjoyed working with her.
She listens and offers practical suggestions without being judgemental. She is encouraging, but does not gas light. My husband and I agree she is a good fit for us.
Very attentive and helpful.
We had an amazing experience with Dr. Shipman. She was understanding, empathetic, and provided us with practical advice and resources that helped strengthen our communication and begin resolution to our issues. Sessions were convenient, flexible, and late, making it easy to fit into our schedules. Would recommend.
Dr. Shipman, takes the time to understand her patients. She is very personable and you can tell she is not only “book learned”, but also wise through life experiences. She provides you the space to communicate and helps you find answers without imposing.
She is very common sense, doesn't seem to take sides when it comes to couples counseling. I didn't figure I of all people would say this about a counselor, but she is great..lol
Very excellent therapist that understands you and gets to know you and gives/ offer Great advice
Dr. Shipman is professional, compassionate and provides sound therapeutic guidance…
Dr Shipman has always been on time with our appointments. She is fully present. She offers advice that challenges our thinking as a couple. She really helped saved out marriage at a fragile moment.