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Welcome, I am Irene Freeman, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Missouri.
In a life of challenging experiences reaching out for support can be difficult. Finding the right professional "fit" is important for fostering trust and personal growth. I emphasize the perspective of non-judgmental acceptance. My counseling style is deeply interactive and focused on the dynamics of personal experience, relationships, thoughts, and the bodies we inhabit. Compassion for ourselves is the root of growth and is fostered by compassionate connections with others.
I earned a Master of Social Work degree from Missouri State University and have worked in the mental health field for 11 years. In that time I have been privileged to work with clients of all ages across a broad variety of needs. Depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues, stress, and trauma are of particular interest. Sessions often focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in a trauma-informed environment and integrate elements of EMDR, mindfulness, self-acceptance, and the dynamics of body/mind experiences.
Each therapeutic relationship is unique and defined by the people in it. Creating a new therapy suited to a client's experiences, needs, and goals is essential to building a strong and respectful connection.
I look forward to meeting you!
Professional experience
7yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementADHD
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment Issues, Body Image, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and Shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / Loneliness, Life Purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic Stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Somatization, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
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MO LCSW 2020039618
Reviews
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She is a very good listener and knows how to open your mind to see things from different angles or a different point of view I would 100 percent recommend Irene.
Written on Aug 07, 2023 after therapy with Irene (Joshua) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Calm, cool and collected. Joshua is a great listener and offers help as you go. I really appreciate that.
Written on Apr 09, 2023 after therapy with Irene (Joshua) for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Josh is a very professional and great person to speak with about my mental health and how to improve my life!
Written on Mar 16, 2023 after therapy with Irene (Joshua) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
My wife and I have had 1 session thus far but we truly enjoyed speaking with him and look forward to having more sessions with him!
Written on Sep 15, 2022 after therapy with Irene (Joshua) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Josh is overflowing with calm and kindness. He is wise and has an incredible ability to see depth in most anything you choose to share. He picks up on words you don't realize you are telling yourself and helps you reframe your inner dialogue.
Written on Jul 22, 2022 after therapy with Irene (Joshua) for 1 year and 3 months
Josh has been a huge part of transitional pieces in my life and helping me to enjoy the experiences of my journey. I feel very validated with my deeper self and feel that I can become more supportive of those around me. I’m very grateful for this growth
Written on May 01, 2022 after therapy with Irene (Joshua) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Josh is absolutely amazing. I’ve struggled finding therapists in the past that I work well with, and he’s the first time I’ve felt very safe and comfortable opening up.
Written on Mar 03, 2022 after therapy with Irene (Joshua) for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Josh has been very helpful. I appreciate how he leads me through our sessions and offers supporting materials.
Written on Feb 07, 2022 after therapy with Irene (Joshua) for 2 months on issues concerning anger management
Joshua Freeman is an amazing person and therapist. Such high props for him and his education and role in our lives.
Written on Dec 28, 2021 after therapy with Irene (Joshua) for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
He is an very easy person to talk to and has been a tremendous help for me so far.
Written on Dec 14, 2021 after therapy with Irene (Joshua) for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Joshua is easy to open up to and he has good insight. I would recommend.
Written on Dec 11, 2021 after therapy with Irene (Joshua) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and adhd
Josh makes me feel comfortable enough to be myself, and talk like I would in a normal day. It takes a lot of stress and pressure away from the situation. He is doing a great job
Written on Sep 22, 2021 after therapy with Irene (Joshua) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Patient and kind, and flexible. Would definitely recommend to others
Written on Sep 22, 2021 after therapy with Irene (Joshua) for 8 months on issues concerning addictions, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Josh has been the best therapist I’ve ever had , he offers varieties of solutions and techniques and is genuinely engaging. He’s the kind of person everyone who knows him instantly says “that’s a good guy” when he’s mentioned. Great therapist and even better person.
Written on Sep 17, 2021 after therapy with Irene (Joshua) for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I really enjoy the safe space that we've created
Written on Aug 14, 2021 after therapy with Irene (Joshua) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Josh is great. We’ve only had 2 sessions but I look forward to our working relationship.
Written on May 10, 2021 after therapy with Irene (Joshua) for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Joshua has been a great counselor and has helped me out so much. I'd definitely recommend him and this service to others.
Written on May 07, 2021 after therapy with Irene (Joshua) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
The most down to earth, easy to talk to and greatest listener one to ever hope to have as a counselor. Highly recommend
Written on Apr 29, 2021 after therapy with Irene (Joshua) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and grief
Very kind. Very respectful. Very helpful.
Written on Apr 12, 2021 after therapy with Irene (Joshua) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Joshua is a great listener and does well in finding common ground. He focuses on non-judgmental care and allows you to speak freely without the worry of being judged.
Written on Apr 03, 2021 after therapy with Irene (Joshua) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Josh has been great to work with. I had what I thought was an initial set of items to work on but it turns out life handed me some other things. Josh was accommodating and has been extremely understanding of jumping subjects as needed. He has offered different methods to work through stress and emotions and has really been an asset from our first call. Much appreciated and I’d highly recommend Josh.
Written on Apr 02, 2021 after therapy with Irene (Joshua) for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
He's very patient and understanding while being persistent and focused, and strikes a great balance between treating people as patients and also as human beings.
Written on Mar 30, 2021 after therapy with Irene (Joshua) for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Joshua has been excellent to work with. He has help me to think deeper and process through my concerns. He also provides valuable tools to help me gain better insight.
Written on Mar 13, 2021 after therapy with Irene (Joshua) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and coaching
His great!! Says the things I need to see/hear, vrey helpful. Just one step at a time to getting what I need since I just started. Happy to be working with him.
Written on Jan 15, 2021 after therapy with Irene (Joshua) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
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