Lorraine received her BA in Social Work from Pennsylvania State University and her Master of Social Work from the University of Hawai’i in Honolulu. She also holds an Educational Specialist graduate degree in School Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado, and a Master of Arts in Psychology and a Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology, with a specialization in neuropsychology from Fielding Graduate University. In addition to earning board certifications in social work, school psychology and neuropsychology, Lorraine completed advanced training and certification in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) through the Child Trauma Academy. She is also an internationally certified sandplay therapist and teacher who has conducted award winning research in this modality. Lorraine is the founder of Black Sand Neuropsychological Services, where she conducts neuropsychological evaluations, consultation services, and sandplay therapy.
Lorraine Freedle, LCSW, Ph.D., ABPdN, ABSNP, CST-T
Five years ago, Dr. Freedle stepped into her role as Clinical Director, and was immediately drawn to the evolution of students’ process at Pacific Quest and it’s direct correlation to neurological therapeutic development. “A lot of programs talk about such an approach, but PQ actually harnesses the power of nature and practices complete wellness, with qualified staff working together on every aspect. PQ works because it is an individualized, comprehensive and neurodevelopmentally-informed approach. Everyone’s brain works differently. At PQ we can design strategies that reach our students and move them through a deep and lasting change process.”
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Since then, Lorraine has successfully elevated our program and clinical department to a new level. Working with The Child Trauma Academy, we are now site certified in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT). Lorraine provides Sandplay training/supervision, EMDR training/supervision, Art Therapy training/supervision, “Aloha Cohort” therapist team consultations, Referral Source consultations, admissions examination and collaboration, and psychological testing services. A renowned international speaker, she has shared her knowledge and passion extensively at a variety of conferences, workshops and tours. Dr. Freedle has published numerous professional journal articles and book chapters on a variety of issues in children’s behavioral health, including neuropsychological perspectives on trauma treatment, reducing critical incidents in residential care, research on sandplay therapy and the applications of NMT to Outdoor Behavioral Health. And if that wasn’t enough, Dr. Freedle volunteers her time working directly with local Hawaii families to provide much needed therapeutic services.
“We are honored to have Lorraine on our team. She has raised the bar for all of us professionally and personally. One rarely meets a person so passionate and accomplished, and still so warm and genuine,” Suzanne McKinney said.