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Your Trusted Clinical Psychologist in Montclair, NJ
Dr. Sharon Freedman is a clinical psychologist with over 25 years of experience in Montclair, New Jersey, specializing in individual therapy for older adolescents and adults. Our practice integrates Eastern, Western, and shamanic principles to address trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. We utilize evidence-based therapies including EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Life Force Yoga to support holistic healing. Our approach emphasizes personalized care, focusing on each client's emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.With advanced certifications in trauma therapy and a background in cultural psychology research, we provide both in-person and telehealth sessions to accommodate diverse client needs. Our practice is grounded in the belief that healing emerges from reconnecting with one's inner wisdom and restoring harmony between body, mind, and environment.
Services
Individual Therapy
Trauma Therapy
EMDR
Somatic Experiencing
Life Force Yoga
Telehealth Therapy
Workshops
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of clinical psychology experience with trauma and mental health
- EMDRIA-certified practitioner with advanced trauma therapy training
- Integrates holistic modalities like Life Force Yoga and sound healing
- Offers both in-person and telehealth therapy options
- Personalized approach combining Western and Eastern therapeutic traditions
Associations and certifications
- EMDRIA
- Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute
- LifeForce Yoga
Services
Individual Therapy
Customized therapy sessions for older adolescents and adults addressing depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Our approach combines evidence-based techniques with holistic practices to promote emotional healing and personal growth. Clients receive personalized care plans tailored to their unique mental health needs and life circumstances.
EMDR Therapy
Specialized trauma treatment using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. This evidence-based approach helps clients reprocess traumatic memories through bilateral stimulation techniques. Effective for PTSD, phobias, panic attacks, and complex grief, with measurable symptom reduction in controlled clinical settings.
Somatic Experiencing
Physiological trauma resolution method focusing on nervous system regulation. Helps clients release trapped survival energy from traumatic experiences through guided body awareness and gradual exposure techniques. Integrates with other therapies to address chronic stress and trauma symptoms.
Life Force Yoga
Adaptive yoga practices for emotional balance and self-regulation. Combines breathing techniques, meditations, and gentle movements to improve mood states. Clinically adapted for mental health treatment, with accessible practices for all physical abilities and experience levels.
Telehealth Therapy
Secure online therapy sessions for clients who prefer remote access. Utilizes encrypted video conferencing for confidential mental health treatment. Available for New Jersey and New York residents with multi-state licensing, maintaining the same therapeutic quality as in-person sessions.
People
Dr. Sharon Freedman
Clinical Psychologist
Licensed clinical psychologist with 25+ years of experience in trauma therapy and holistic mental health. EMDRIA-certified practitioner and Somatic Experiencing professional with advanced training in Life Force Yoga and sound healing modalities. Specializes in integrative approaches to depression, anxiety, and personal transformation.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We specialize in individual therapy for trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and life transitions using EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, and Life Force Yoga.
Do you provide telehealth therapy sessions?
Yes, we offer virtual therapy sessions through secure video conferencing for clients in New Jersey and New York with a PSYPACT telehealth authorization.
What is EMDR therapy used for?
EMDR therapy effectively treats trauma, PTSD, panic attacks, phobias, and other conditions by reprocessing distressing memories through bilateral stimulation techniques.
Are therapy workshops available?
We offer periodic workshops like 'Journeying with the Elements' that combine music, meditation, and elemental practices for emotional balance and self-exploration.
How does Somatic Experiencing help trauma?
This body-oriented approach resolves trapped survival energy from trauma by gradually releasing physiological states of fight, flight, or freeze responses.
