Meet Reshma Freeman, Psychotherapist
Professional Background
Welcome to Purposeful Psychotherapy with Reshma Freeman, where healing and growth merge. Reshma is dedicated to providing psychotherapy services, teachings, and meditations to foster a supportive online community. With a compassionate approach, she aims to create a safe space for individuals to explore their inner selves, develop coping strategies, and find peace amidst life's challenges.
Credentials
Professional Qualifications
Education
MS in Counseling Psychology
Reshma holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, specializing in psychotherapy. Her academic background equips her with in-depth knowledge and expertise to address a wide range of mental health concerns, providing effective support and guidance to her clients.
Certifications
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, National Board Certified Counselor, Certified Complex Trauma Professional, EMDR Certified
Reshma is multi-certified therapist with almost a decade of experience in the field. Her commitment to ongoing professional development ensures that she stays updated with the latest therapeutic approaches, offering her clients the best possible care.
Experience
Extensive Practice
Reshma Freeman is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Complex Trauma Professional, and is a National Board Certified Counselor who has been practicing since 2017. Reshma graduated with her Masters of Science in Counseling Psychology at Avila University. She completed her internship at the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assaults and at Crittenton Children’s Center. Additionally, Reshma is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Trained, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Trained, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Trained, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Trained. Reshma’s competency focus is with individuals who have experienced mild to severe levels of trauma with a single diagnosis to comorbid diagnoses, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Bipolar 1 Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Borderline Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Eating Disorders, Attention Hyperactive Deficit Disorder, Schizophrenia, Paranoid Personality Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Reshma works with children between the ages of 5-12 years old, adolescents between the ages of 13-18 years old, and all adults.
As an endlessly evolving Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Reshma has learned from some of the leading experts in the field of psychology, such as Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk, Peter Levine, Janina Fisher, and Frank Anderson. She has gained knowledge learning about a variety of cultures throughout our nation and world. Reshma welcomes cultures and ethnicities of all backgrounds. She hopes to continue to evolve as a clinician and a human being. Lastly, Reshma hopes to learn from her clients to serve them the best she can on their journey.