Kristi Freeman, LPCC
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Kristi Freeman is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor providing therapy for adults and older teens in the Toledo area. She supports clients navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, bereavement, PTSD, adjustment disorders, parenting concerns, and difficult life transitions.
Kristi’s approach is warm, down-to-earth, collaborative, and trauma-informed. She works with clients to process difficult experiences, strengthen coping, move toward personal goals, and feel supported during some of life’s hardest moments.
Quick Provider Details
Areas of Focus:
Trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, bereavement, adjustment disorders, parenting concerns, stress, and life transitions
Therapy Approaches and Training:
EMDR therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and trauma-informed counseling
Ages Served: Adults and older teens
Appointment Options: In-person and telehealth available
Primary Services: Individual counseling
About Kristi Freeman
Kristi Freeman, LPCC, is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Toledo native. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The University of Toledo in 2008 and later completed her graduate studies in 2013. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy.
Kristi’s clinical work is shaped by a deep commitment to helping people navigate the aftermath of trauma and other difficult life experiences. Her professional background includes work with U.S. military children through the Camp Adventure program, support for at-risk foster youth through the National Youth Advocate Program, and experience in inpatient psychiatry at Flower Hospital.
She has also worked in mental health agency settings providing direct therapeutic care to adults and older teens managing anxiety, depression, PTSD, adjustment disorders, and other mental health challenges. Across these roles, Kristi has supported clients through crisis, recovery, treatment planning, and the process of working toward personal goals.
Outside of her clinical work, Kristi enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys, exploring nature, photography, birdwatching, gardening, concerts, vacationing in the Adirondacks, and time outdoors with her family dog.
Areas of Focus
Kristi provides counseling for adults and older teens navigating trauma-related, emotional, family, and life adjustment concerns, including:
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Bereavement and grief
- Adjustment disorders
- Parenting concerns
- Stress and life transitions
- Recovery after difficult or sudden life changes
- Emotional coping and resilience
- Support for adults and older teens
Kristi’s Approach to Therapy
Kristi’s therapy style is warm, down-to-earth, collaborative, and trauma-informed. She understands that trauma, loss, stress, and sudden life changes can affect a person’s sense of safety, identity, relationships, and daily functioning.
She is a thoughtful listener and motivating collaborator who works with clients to develop individualized treatment goals, strengthen coping skills, process painful experiences, and move toward healing at a pace that respects each person’s needs.
Kristi may use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Her approach is practical, compassionate, and focused on helping clients feel supported while working through difficult experiences.
Kristi May Be a Good Fit For Clients Who…
Are working through trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, bereavement, adjustment concerns, parenting stress, or difficult life changes.
Want a therapist who is warm, down-to-earth, collaborative, and committed to supporting clients through difficult moments.
May benefit from EMDR, CBT, person-centered therapy, CPT, or trauma-informed counseling.
Are looking for a therapist with experience in trauma care, foster youth advocacy, inpatient psychiatry, crisis support, and community mental health settings.
Education, Credentials, and Experience
Kristi Freeman is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The University of Toledo in 2008 and completed her graduate studies in 2013.
Kristi became certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy and has continued to focus much of her clinical work on trauma, depression, anxiety, bereavement, PTSD, and adjustment-related concerns.
Her professional background includes serving as a camp counselor for U.S. military children through the Camp Adventure program, working as a Treatment Advocate for at-risk foster youth at the National Youth Advocate Program, supporting clients in inpatient psychiatry at Flower Hospital, and providing therapy in mental health agency settings for adults and older teens.
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, The University of Toledo
- Graduate studies completed in 2013
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- Certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy
- Experience supporting U.S. military children through the Camp Adventure program
- Experience supporting at-risk foster youth through the National Youth Advocate Program
- Experience in inpatient psychiatry, crisis support, discharge planning, and mental health agency settings
- Therapy approaches include EMDR, CBT, Person-Centered Therapy, and CPT
Request an Appointment With Kristi Freeman
If you are interested in working with Kristi Freeman, you can request an appointment through Toledo Counseling & Mental Health. Our team can help review availability, insurance, appointment type, and whether Kristi’s therapy services may be an appropriate fit for your needs.