Emily Freedman, LCSW Co-Owner/Founder
Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Montgomery County, PA
Hi! My name is Emily Freedman and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Co-Founder of Lilac Therapy Center. I started my career working with children and families in 1996 and then focused my attention on raising my three daughters before returning to private practice as a child and family therapist. I believe therapy is a personal journey that helps people develop insight into past and present experiences to ensure a more positive and healthy present and future. I strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment and see my role as a guide to help navigate through life’s milestones and relationships. The most important foundation of therapy is trust, and this can be hard for many people. I work hard to develop a sense of trust and security with my clients so that we can work together to face challenges and difficult times in a healthy and productive manner.
I’m a therapist for teens, adults, and families.
I have experience helping people manage feelings of anxiety and depression. Anxiety can come in many different forms including social, test taking/school, separation, OCD, and fears of the unknown. I help people develop coping tools and strategies to manage their anxiety and feel a sense of control over their thoughts and actions. Depression, lack of motivation, and hopelessness can feel overwhelming, so I feel committed to helping people develop skills that will foster feelings of empowerment and fulfillment. Having survived the stress of raising teenagers three times over, I understand the complex challenges and relationships of this age: not only parent to child, but between siblings, peers, and those impacted and influenced by social media and technology. I have a specialization in working with parents to help with the emotional and behavioral issues unique to the adolescent years. This includes circumstances at school with academics or peers, emotional stabilization, self-harming behaviors, body image concerns, peer pressure, and bullying. I use humor and a straightforward approach to connect with and truly understand what teenagers are experiencing. I also work with families that have or are going through divorce and need guidance with co-parenting as well as support with unifying blended families.
Education and Training:
Emily Freedman, LCSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her BS in Psychology and Biological Anthropology at Emory University, followed by a Master’s of Social Work from Boston University. She is also certified in working with victims of domestic violence. Prior to private practice, Emily has worked with developmentally delayed adults in securing employment in the community, and she has worked on clinical trials for pharmaceutical companies with medication for dementia and other psychological indications. Emily spends most of her spare time with her three daughters, soon to be husband and 3 step-children, as well as an anti-social cat and goofy dog.