Cathryn Freid(She/Her/Hers)
Psychologist, PhD
Massachusetts•Florida
Eating disorders-Anxiety-Depression-Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)-Relationships-Existential challenges/crises-Insomnia-Life transitions-Parenting-Stress management-
Cathryn Freid
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Professional statement
Dr. Cathryn Freid is a psychologist in private practice in Newton, MA. Her practice draws from evidence-based treatments for eating disorders, anxiety disorders, OCD, and depression. She provides individual therapy for adolescents (16+) and adults and also provides Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for adolescents (12+) and young adults with eating disorders. Additionally, Dr. Freid provides parent guidance for parents whose child is already receiving treatment for an eating disorder and are looking for additional support.
Dr. Freid received her bachelor’s degree summa cum laude from Northwestern University and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Vanderbilt University. She completed a predoctoral internship at the University of Chicago Medical Center and a postdoctoral fellowship at the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University. She has held professional positions at McLean Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, where she gained additional experience in research addressing issues related to women’s mental and physical health.
In addition to her private practice, Dr. Freid currently has appointments as Clinical Teaching Faculty in the Eating Disorders Clinical and Research Program (EDCRP) at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and as part-time Lecturer on Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. As part of the EDCRP at MGH, she provides weekly supervision to trainees and regularly collaborates with colleagues within this program. Dr. Freid’s office is conveniently located close to the Newton Highlands T-stop with plenty of street parking. She is currently offering appointments both in person and via telehealth.
Work and Education
Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University, Postdoctoral Fellowship
University of Chicago Medical Center, Predoctoral Internship
Private Practice
Massachusetts General Hospital Eating Disorders Clinical and Research Program, Clinical Teaching Faculty
Harvard Medical School, Lecturer in Psychology
Brigham and Women's Hospital Women's Hormones and Aging Research Program, Research Associate & Consultant
McLean Hospital, Project Director
Vanderbilt University, Clinical Psychology, PhD
Northwestern University, BA, summa cum laude
Licensure
Massachusetts: PSY10332 - Florida: TPPY2276Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Eating disorders - Including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, purging, avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID); body image concerns; guidance for parents of children with eating disorders
Anxiety - Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure and Response Prevention for relevant conditions
Depression - Sleep and energy disruption, overall mood disturbance, inability to enjoy yourself, and difficulty being motivated, amongst many other symptoms
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - Using Exposure and Response Prevention and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients confront OCD, e.g. concern with and/or fear of germs and becoming 'contaminated'
Relationships - Feeling unsatisfied in your partnership; communication challenges; addressing issues of power and voice; contemplation of separation; questioning one’s place in the relationship; breakups, friendships, dating
Existential challenges/crises - Questioning purpose, existence; finding one’s path and voice, especially when it differs from society's expectations
Insomnia - Sleep hygiene; sleep issues related to anxiety and life transitions
Life transitions - Adjusting to college, new relationships, career transitions and direction; mid-life existential, relationship, and career challenges; losing one’s drive or burn out; learning self-care
Parenting - Helping parents with their own issues within the context of supporting children; guidance for parents of children with eating disorders; becoming a parent, changing parental roles
Stress management - Coping with stress of life and change, expectations of self and other
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
Cathryn Freid is not in-network with any insurances.
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Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$300 (50min)
- Initial session:$350 (60min)
- Family sessions:$300 (50min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
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Therapist's note
Your insurance company may offer partial reimbursement for out-of-network services. Dr. Freid can provide you with documentation to submit to your insurance company to seek reimbursement.
Professional endorsements
"Dr. Cathryn Freid is the most genuine and approachable clinician . She is highly experienced in evidence-based treatment and specializes in eating disorders, anxiety, OCD and depression . As well as being an excellent clinician, she teaches CBT to Harvard medical students and psychiatry residents and highly values the use of current research to inform treatment. Dr. Freid has the ability to put others at ease and creates a welcoming environment . I trust her clinical judgment implicitly and often refer clients to her. She cares so much for her patients and devotes such energy to her clinical work."
- Kate Nyquist, MD • February 2016"Dr. Freid is a highly experienced and caring clinician. She provides high quality treatment based on research, while also working with each client as an individual and figuring out how to best address his/her specific needs and treatment goals. Dr. Freid specializes in evidence-based treatment for eating disorders, OCD, anxiety disorders and depression in adults and adolescents. She is friendly and warm, really cares about making clients feel comfortable and works in a very collaborative way. I will continue referring clients to Dr. Freid and strongly recommend her!"
- Rebecca Platt, PsyD, school psychologist and private practice • June 2016"I have known Dr. Freid since 2008 when we worked together during our postdoctoral fellowship at the Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders at Boston University. Dr. Freid and I worked on the same research project for treatment of generalized anxiety. During this time, I got to know Dr. Freid professionally very well. One of Dr. Freid’s unique features as a psychologist is that she has significant experience with evidence-based treatments for a variety of disorders, including anxiety disorders, depression and eating disorders. She is a very warm, personable, and empathic person and I refer patients to her who present with a complex combination of eating disorders with other co-morbid disorders."
- Aisha Usmani, PhD • May 2016