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A Registered Psychologist in Edmonton working with children, teenagers, and adults across Alberta. I am LGBTQIA2S+ allied. I believe therapy is collaborative.

I am experienced working with a variety of mental health concerns including trauma/Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, body-focused repetitive behaviors (including skin picking and hair pulling), suicidal ideation, self-harm, anger, addiction, eating concerns, and behavioral issues. I am also passionate about perinatal mental health (pregnancy and postpartum), providing parenting support, and working with birth traumas. I tailor my approach to each person I see, and I seek input from clients to make sure we’re on the right track. I believe finding the right "fit" between therapist and client is very important, as we need to trust and feel safe in order to be vulnerable. I offer a free phone consultation to see if we're a good match. One of the ways I tailor my approach is through maintaining training in a number of therapeutic approaches. This includes Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Habit Reversal Training (HRT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). I'm also a trained provider for Perinatal Mental Health services (pregnancy and postpartum). We have many different chapters of our lives, and problems are only one part of the story. I love getting-to-know people outside of problems, and empowering clients to recognize and use their unique strengths to work toward change. If you think I'd be a good fit for you, please reach out! I'm currently seeing clients across Alberta through online therapy services. I offer flexible daytime, evening, and weekend hours. You can contact me through the "call now" button, or by visiting my website at:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/kari-freeman-psychology-edmonton-ab/823621

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

11/21/2023

I'm very excited to ✨officially✨ announce I'm launching a mental health therapy group for moms of little ones age 0-12 months called "All About Mom”. Here is the info for the very first group!

Starting a group for those in the postpartum period is something I've wanted to do for a long time. It feels SO good to finally have it in the works 🙌🥳

Why try this group?

✅ Build your village and find much needed social support and validation

✅ Learn tools and skills to cope with mental health challenges in the postpartum period

✅ Learn more about postpartum mental health from a Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) facilitator

✅ Gain financial benefits as group therapy is far less expensive than individual therapy per session

✅ Connect and build trust with the same people every week in a closed group setting (not drop-in)

I'm planning to make this group a part of my regular practice and offer it on a seasonal basis. Please pass the info to anyone who may be interested/benefit 💜

For those looking for more information or to register, see the link to my website in my bio. Spaces are limited so register today!

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11/17/2023

November 17, 2023 is

Today, we share information and awareness about a global health issue: preterm birth.

Often times, parents are unprepared for preterm birth experiences. Going through the stress of things like bedrest, preterm labor, NICU stays, and caring for a preterm infant causes an array of mental health concerns including grief, confusion, intense worry, guilt, and trauma.

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Please reach-out for more information about therapy options through the link in bio 💜

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11/08/2023

The lack of sunlight at this time of year impacts our mental health. We tend to feel tired, lethargic, and low. It also doesn’t help that November is typically a very busy month, the weather is getting colder, and the stress of the holidays is approaching. No wonder seasonal depression is so common!

If you’re struggling to manage the darkness, please reach-out! Help is available 💫

Here’s to getting through yet another winter! ❄️🥶😴

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09/29/2023

It's hard to know how best to support a NICU parent.

The NICU is never part of a preferred birth plan. Having a baby in the NICU is scary, unexpected, shocking, and often traumatizing. Most NICU parents are just trying to survive.

During times of great pain and fear, it can be very tempting to try and encourage positive thinking. While meaning well, this often comes across as invalidating and leads to further feelings of isolation, fear, shame, and guilt for NICU parents.

Statements beginning with "at least..." are often intended to force positive thinking. Some common statements NICU parents hear include:

"at least the NICU staff are helpful"
"at least you're close to the NICU"
"at least you can stay at the NICU"
"at least you know what's wrong"
"at least they're doing tests to see what's wrong"
"at least your job is understanding"
"at least you have support"
"at least you can pump and deliver breastmilk"
"at least your baby is where they need to be"
..and for those of us who had to endure the NICU more than once...

"at least you've been through this before and know what to expect"

Rather than trying to force positive thinking, try more supportive responses like:

💜 Letting NICU parents know you're available if/when they want to talk
💜 Listening and helping NICU parents identify how they're feeling
💜 Offering support (see my previous post for tips on helping out)
💜 Helping NICU parents connect with mental health services

If you or someone you know is going through a NICU stay or suffering with the memories of one, support is available. Reach-out through link in bio 💜

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09/26/2023

September is

If you have a NICU parent in your life, here are some suggestions for offering support.

Above all: be available. The NICU is extremely stressful and traumatizing. NICU parents often don't know what they need as they're just trying to survive. Try to anticipate needs and take care of the basics to give NICU parents one less thing to worry about 🌸

If you or someone you know is struggling with a NICU journey, support is available. Reach-out through the link in bio 💜

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09/20/2023

Access to LGBTQIA2S+ inclusive education and medical care is life-saving.

Su***de is the second leading cause of death among youth aged 10-24.

Members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community are at significantly higher risk for su***de and mental health concerns than their peers.

Trans and non-binary youth are at an even higher risk.

This is largely due to discrimination and the systemic homophobia deeply embedded in our society causing a lack of inclusive and safe spaces for these youth.

The protests happening today are in direct opposition to my personal and professional values.

Everyone is welcome through my doors. Today and everyday.

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09/19/2023

Figured it's time for a reintroduction!💜💜💜

Welcome! I'm Kari Freeman - a Registered Psychologist in seeing adults, children, and teens across

I work with a wide range of mental health concerns including:

I offer therapy to clients age 4+.

I'm also a Certified Perinatal Mental Health provider (PMH-C) with . I frequently give presentations to new parents across Edmonton and surrounding areas to spread

✨Contact me today for a free phone consultation through www.kfpsychology.com (link in bio)

Can't wait to chat! ✨💫

Shout-out to my friend for making me feel beautiful in these new pics 💁‍♀️

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Edmonton, AB

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+17809010366

Website

http://www.kfpsychology.com/

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