Meet Dr. Katie Freeman
Licensed clinical psychologist in Delaware & Pennsylvania
Licensed & Specialized
Dr. Katie founded Brain & Behavior in 2018 with a vision to provide collaborative, neuroaffirming care for children and their families. She is deeply passionate about understanding the unique ways each child experiences the world and finds great fulfillment in helping them identify their strengths and navigate their challenges.
Although not native to the area, Dr. Katie has made the broader tristate area her home since relocating here in 2004. She is licensed in Delaware and Pennsylvania and has specialized training in pediatric neuropsychological testing. She also holds a school psychology certification. In addition, she can conduct telehealth interviews and provide feedback to families in other states, such as Maryland and New Jersey, because she has APIT granted by the PSYPACT (R). Outside the office, Dr. Katie enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and their dog, Winston. She enjoys walking and exploring novice-level hiking trails and loves traveling to new places.
Experience
Dr. Katie has more than a decade of specialized experience in pediatric neuropsychology. Prior to founding Brain & Behavior, she served as a Clinical Psychologist specializing in Neuropsychology for Delaware’s Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services and worked within the Division of Rehabilitation Medicine at Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. Her background also includes extensive work with the State of Delaware’s Brain Injury Committee, where she served as co-chair of the TBI Fund Application Review Subcommittee.
Education
Drexel University & Widener University
Dr. Freeman has a Master of Science Degree from Drexel University and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Widener University. While at Widener, Dr. Freeman obtained certifications in School Psychology and Neuropsychology.
Nemours A.I. duPont Hospital for Children
Dr. Freeman completed her postdoctoral training at Nemours A.I. duPont Hospital for Children in the Rehabilitation Medicine Department under Dr. Jane Crowley. While there, she treated pediatric survivors of brain injury as well as children with other medical illnesses including spina bifida, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis. She worked with inpatient and outpatient pediatric patients, providing therapy services as well as neuropsychological evaluations. Part of her time was spent working with youths and their families in the Concussion Clinic.
Focus of Work
Dr. Katie specializes in pediatric neuropsychological assessment, focusing on neurodivergence and brain-behavior relationships. She is certified in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2) and is committed to neuroaffirming practices that honor each child's individual needs. Her clinical work is informed by her extensive background in school psychology and rehabilitation medicine, as well as her ongoing dedication to supporting children with brain injuries and developmental differences.