Jennifer B Freeman

Jennifer B Freeman is a Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior (Research) at Brown University and Director of the Pediatric Anxiety Research Center (PARC) at Bradley Hospital. She also serves as Associate Director of Research for Bradley Hospital and Associate Director of the Research Fellowship Program (RFP) within the Brown Clinical Psychology Training Consortium.

• Rhode Island Psychological Association (RIPA)
• International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Foundation (IOCDF)

• PhD in Psychology, State University of New York at Buffalo (1999)
• BA in Psychology, Wesleyan University (1992)

Her research focuses on pediatric OCD and anxiety disorders, emphasizing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), exposure therapy, and dissemination of evidence-based practices. She has led large-scale trials like POTS Jr. and PCORI-funded studies comparing home-based vs. office-based CBT and exploring telehealth adaptation during the pandemic.

Jennifer Freeman has secured over $13 million in grant funding from NIMH and PCORI for projects including family-based treatment models, therapist training, and integration of research and clinical care. Her work highlights community engagement, stakeholder collaboration, and novel service delivery models to improve equitable access to care.

Notable awards include the Toy Caldwell-Colbert Excellence in Teaching Award (2010), the DPHB Faculty Mentoring Award (2020), and leadership roles in the DPHB Anti-Racism Steering Committee and Lifespan Research Management Committee.