Kimberly Freeman

Kimberly R. Freeman, PhD is a Professor and Executive Associate Chair at the School of Behavioral Health, Loma Linda University, with a focus on Social Work and Social Ecology. She serves as Program Director for multiple MS and MSW programs related to Criminal Justice, Gerontology, and Social Work (including Online formats).

Education

• PhD, Loma Linda University (1999)
• MSW, Loma Linda University
• MA, Loma Linda University (1996)
• BA, Loma Linda University (1994)
• AA (1992)

Research Focus

Freeman's work centers on child and adolescent mental health, particularly trauma recovery, resilience-building, and the Community Resiliency Model (CRM). She explores applications of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for self-harm interventions and examines healthcare disparities in low-resource settings.

Recent Trends

Her 2022-2024 publications highlight CRM's global applicability (e.g., post-Ebola Sierra Leone) and developmental trauma approaches. Earlier work spans pediatric critical care ethics (2000-2006), psychiatric hospitalization outcomes (2012), and DBT efficacy (2013-2016).