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Sheila Sturgeon Freitas PH
Sheila Sturgeon Freitas, Ph.D. is an Idaho licensed psychologist specializing in trauma-informed psychological services for children, adults, and families. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Sturgeon Freitas offers expertise in complex trauma, abuse, adoption, attachment issues, PTSD, foster care, and bereavement. She utilizes a variety of interventions and frameworks to address the unique needs of each client, focusing on the impact of trauma on overall body and development, cognitive appraisals, emotional regulation, and relationships. Dr. Sturgeon Freitas also provides support for individuals and families dealing with general stressful life events, mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, giftedness, and parenting a gifted child. Her approach is collaborative and comprehensive, incorporating techniques such as attachment-focused play, Dyadic Developmental Therapy, body-based awareness, EMDR, and trauma-based emotional and cognitive processing strategies. Treatment typically requires extensive time and intervention with the family as a whole, emphasizing the importance of safety and security in the healing process.Generated from the website