New to Grow
Are you holding it all together on the outside while silently struggling on the inside? Many people feel they have to be strong all the time, but the truth is—you don’t have to do this alone. Seeking therapy is a sign of strength, not weakness, and everyone deserves a safe space to explore their emotions, life challenges, and inner experiences. I’m Paris Freeman, LCSW, and I provide holistic, trauma-informed therapy that supports healing of the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. I understand that healing is not linear, and I meet each client with compassion, patience, and authenticity. My approach is warm, person-centered, and grounded in the belief that every healing journey is unique.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our sessions, you can expect a warm, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment where there is no pressure to “have it all together.” I focus on building safety and trust from the very beginning, meeting you where you are emotionally and honoring your pace. You are encouraged to show up as your full self, and we move collaboratively in a way that feels comfortable and empowering.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Together, we’ll gently explore the experiences, thoughts, and emotions that may be affecting your well-being. Drawing from trauma-informed care, CBT, and grief-focused approaches, I help clients recognize their existing strengths while learning practical tools to cope, heal, and grow. I bring deep compassion, patience, and attunement to my work, creating space for meaningful healing and lasting change.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work with older adolescents (ages 13–17) and adults (ages 18–64) who are navigating grief, trauma, loss, foster care experiences, separation from caregivers, or major life transitions. You may be coping with a recent loss, feeling stuck emotionally, or experiencing stress that impacts your daily life and relationships. Whether your pain feels heavy or hard to explain, you don’t have to face it alone.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have over five years of experience using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support individuals who have experienced trauma. therapy, I work with clients to identify unhelpful thought patterns, develop healthy coping skills, and build tools to manage stress, emotions, and daily challenges in a supportive and trauma-informed way.
Grief Therapy
I have five years of experience supporting clients through grief therapy, particularly those who have experienced trauma, foster care involvement, loss, or separation from caregivers. I help clients understand and process their grief in a safe, supportive space, recognizing that grief can look different for everyone. My approach focuses on building coping skills, honoring emotions, and helping clients move forward while staying connected to what and who they have lost.
Trauma Informed Care
I bring a trauma-informed approach to my work, drawing from over five years of experience using CBT and grief therapy with individuals impacted by trauma, foster care, loss, and separation from caregivers. I focus on creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, respected, and in control of their healing process. Together, we gently explore thoughts, emotions, and grief responses, build coping skills, and move at a pace that feels comfortable and empowering for each client.