Dr. Kimberly Freeman

Professional Biography

Dr. Kimberly Freeman is a Licensed Psychologist with over 13 years of post-licensed experience in working with high-risk infants and children. Her primary area of expertise includes infant development assessments aimed at promoting parent-child attachment, identification of developmental delays, and facilitation of early intervention. Additional areas of specialization include neurodevelopmental evaluations and psychotherapy for children and adolescents presenting with complex behavioral problems, self-harm, and/or trauma. Dr. Freeman is also a Professor at Loma Linda University where she teaches and supervises graduate students. Her current areas of research include examining the effectiveness of using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy for adolescents who engage in non-suicidal self-harm and developing sustainable child interventions and prevention strategies that are effective and culturally sensitive. Dr. Freeman serves on the Loma Linda University International Behavioral Health Trauma Team and has conducted numerous presentations and trainings on how to intervene and promote optimal development in high-risk children from a global perspective. She is a strong advocate for promoting resiliency and wellness in all children by providing a trusting and supportive environment where children can reach their full potential.