Barbara L Freedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
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421 New Karner Rd, Suite 8, Albany, NY 12205
Let's Connect (518) 631-3782
People arrive at a therapist's office, having tried their best way of getting along in the world, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and so forth. A universal reason for seeking help is distress in a primary relationship. In therapy, I help individuals understand how past relationships with parents, siblings and significant others impacts relationship troubles in the here and now. A trusting therapeutic relationship offers an opportunity for exploration of one's own mind at the deepest level - healing, new pathways of relating, greater authenticity, vitality & living a life that's true to one's self.
I worked on a Stanford University inpatient child/adolescent psychiatry unit for 10 years and treated children, adolescents and families who presented with depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, divorce, parent/child conflicts, attachment issues, sexual orientation and identity disorders etc Currently, I treat adolescents , individuals (all ages) and couples
Many college age/young adults are ill prepared to manage life on their own. Identity, study/work focus, self initiative are all vital to the young adult's development. Mastery of these psychological issues in therapy increases potential for success. Transition, illness & loss are key concerns when working with mid aged and older adults.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Barbara L Freedman now - (518) 631-3782
Let's Connect (518) 631-3782
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Paypal, Visa, Wire
Insurance
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- BlueShield of Northeastern New York
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
- Fee negotiable per needed basis
- Highmark BCBS of Western New York
- Medicare
- Medicare Provider
- Out of Network
Email me or call with questions - (518) 631-3782
Barbara L Freedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / R081503-1 Barbara L Freedman
- Certificate from CABoard of Behavioral Sciences LCSW-11294 / 2012
- Certificate from Missouri & California 006080 & 11295 / 2014
- Certificate from St. Louis Psychoanalytic Institute psychodynamic therapy / 2009
- Attended New York State University at Albany, NY, Graduated 1980
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (518) 631-3782
Barbara L Freedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
- Grief
Expertise
- Addiction
- Adoption
- Anxiety, Detox from toxic others, Parent/child
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Cancer
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Life transitions, Grief, Relationship issues,
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (518) 631-3782
Barbara L Freedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Consultation: Aging, grief and loss
- Consultation: Help your teen make wise choices
- Consultation: Help your teen navigate divorce
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (518) 631-3782
Barbara L Freedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Groups
Narcissistic Abuse Support Group
Life with a narcissist is nightmarish. Classic signs are grandiosity, lack of empathy, an inflated sense of one’s own importance and an obsession with control. Dreams that the narcissist can change is akin to the statue of liberty rising and walking across the street. Gaslighting, humiliation, parental alienation, boundary violations are tactics a narcissist utilizes to protect a fragile ego and profound sense of shame. This is a closed weekly process group. To start 9/24. Highmark, BC, Medicare and out of pocket are acceptable forms of payment. For more info call (518) 729-0827 or email: bvfreedman@gmail.com Day/time TBD
Group Meets
Every
Location
421 New Karner Road
Albany, NY 12205
Email Barbara L Freedman about this group or call - (518) 631-3782
Location
Primary Location
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421 New Karner Rd
Suite 8
Albany, NY 12205
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Barbara L Freedman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW