Providers
PERSONAL NOTE FROM DR. FREEMAN:
I understand many with chronic illness and who are in pain do not feel 'heard' or believed by their providers, by family or by friends. As part of my practice, I often help patients communicate more effectively with their providers and with others in their lives. This is one of the reasons patients are seen by physician referral. Information that you feel is important can be transmitted to your provider from Mind Matters, with written permission from you. I also often hold sessions with patients and other family members to support greater understanding and to ease stressful relations caused by your illness and/or pain.
Lyn Freeman, Ph.D., LPC
Dr. Freeman works diligently with patients to improve their quality of life and medical outcomes by targeting reductions in both physical and emotional pain. She developed systematic protocols based on findings from her clinical research and from her years of experience. These protocols are provided to patients in a manner that is easy to absorb and put into practice based on their interests, energy, and ability to focus. The protocols include the Brain and Pain Reduction Protocol. This protocol evolved from her clinical research. The Circadian Rhythm and Sleep Protocol helps with restful recovery from pain and anxiety. The Anxiety Protocol provides the skills to identify and break the cycle of ruminations, worry and fear that take away the ability to enjoy what is good in life, even as you face ongoing challenges. Dr. Freeman is also certified in Behavioral Nutrition, that helps you implement healthy eating behaviors based on the orders of your physician or nutritionist. The Critical Thinking Problem Solving Protocol has proven to be a favorite with patients, who must make important decisions concerning stressful events in their lives when they feel overwhelmed from their medical condition. Dr. Freeman also offers training in simple biofeedback devices that can be used at home, to give information related to stress reduction and mood enhancement. She can also test your responsiveness with an Alpha Stim device that has been clinically tested and proven to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and reduce the perception of physical pain. Based on your response, this device can be prescribed for home use. These and other protocols (see the Intervention Protocols page) can significantly improve the quality of life in patients with medical conditions. Dr. Freeman is also trained in several forms of therapy, including DBT, (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) CBT, (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) MI (Motivational Interviewing), and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). What form is used is based on what is the best 'fit' for the individual. Dr. Freeman has delivered these protocols and forms of therapy in both in-patient and out-patient settings and understands the complexity of dealing with the combination of medical and mood state challenges.
Janet Daw, LPC
Janet Daw is a licensed professional counselor with a wide range of experience. Janet has worked in a variety of settings and conditions to include acute, sub-acute and community mental health. Janet has experience in life skills training with emphasis on coping skills, communication skills, and anger and impulse management. Janet also has experience in non-pharmacological therapeutic pain techniques that integrate mindfulness techniques such as guided imagery and autogenic relaxation as well as breath work to produce pain reduction in a gentle mind body conscious way. Janet has over 100 hours of substance use experience focusing on cognitive behavioral techniques integrated with mindfulness and strengths based techniques to address substance use, abuse and continued sobriety. Janet has recently obtained a trauma certification as part of her professional development that combines narrative therapy and body relaxation to integrate trauma symptoms through the use of relaxation and cognitive restructuring. Janet is certified to provide tele-mental health and has experience in multidisciplinary teams working with a variety of professionals to promote patient wellness.
Shana Hamilton, LPC
In therapy, I seek to help the patient feel and act as their own internal mentor. I serve as a compassionate guide that encourages self-love and self-awareness. The work is fully trauma-informed which means I do not look at people in terms of "what's wrong with you". Rather, I assess what impact life circumstances had on you. My approach is centered around cultural sensitivity as cultural backgrounds are crucial in shaping who we are. I am also a specialist in EMDR. With support from Dr. Freeman, I monitor ongoing benefit from patient use of brainwave, light and biofeedback therapy as implemented from the history and intake session.
Dannon Mims, LPC
I have over 14 years of dedicated experience in facilitating transformative therapy for individuals and families. I utilize my training in Trauma Informed Care, Anxiety Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorders, Chronic Pain Syndromes, Women's Issues, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder by use of various methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and EMDR. I also monitor responsiveness to any brainwave, light and biofeedback therapy that may have been implemented in prior sessions with Dr. Freeman.