About Me
Personal
On a personal level, I'm a mom of two boys and I enjoy being active. I play ringette, do yoga, and go for a lot of nature walks.
Welcome! I'm Kari Freeman - a Registered Psychologist with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP #5167). Read more about my journey and experience below:
Experience
I've been in the mental health field since 2006. Some of the places I've worked include:
- Mental health clinics
- Outpatient / crisis response teams
- Inpatient / hospital
- Residential treatment facilities
- Safe houses (PChAD program)
- Schools (elementary to postsecondary)
Education
- 2016 - Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from the University of Victoria
- 2013 - Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta in Secondary and Special Education
- 2008 - Social Work Diploma from Grant MacEwan College
Specialties
I'm experienced with a variety of mental health concerns and disorders. Find a full list here.
Extras
- Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C)
- Member of the Psychologists' Association of Alberta (PAA)
- Published in the College of Alberta Psychologists Monitor Magazine
Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C)
PMH-C is a designation from Postpartum Support International (PSI) that provides a standard of education and experience to specialize in the field of perinatal (pregnancy and postpartum) mental health.
At minimum, PMH-C's have:
- Two years experience working with the perinatal population
- Basic and advanced training in the field of Perinatal Mental Health
- Completed a certification exam
- Regular specialized trainings to maintain certification
As someone with lived experience going through birth trauma and mental health difficulties in the perinatal period, maintaining my PMH-C is extremely important to me. I know the uniqueness of perinatal mental health, and I value being certified as a way to build trust with clients struggling in this area. I feel deeply grateful for the opportunity to work with this population and be active in this community.
I provide regular presentations for groups of new and expectant moms around Edmonton and Area. I love being able to spread awareness about perinatal mental health.