fbpx

ADULT & CHILD PSYCHIATRY

ketamine for depression

ADULT & CHILD PSYCHIATRY

Dr. Randy Freeman is a physician and child & adolescent trained psychiatrist in East Providence, Rhode Island. He works with children, adolescents, adults, & families. Many of Dr. Freeman’s families seek help to understand their child’s struggles, emotions or behaviors. Dr. Freeman is passionate about helping patients and families see each other’s perspective and work together to grow as a family.

Dr. Freeman has training in the diagnosis and treatment of all psychiatric disorders. Treatment options include therapy (CBT, DBT, Family therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy), mindfulness, meditation, and medication management. Dr. Freeman is a firm believer that learning mindfulness practices can help patients and families better manage stress and achieve greater focus.

Dr. Freeman is also the first psychiatrist and currently only psychiatrist in Rhode Island offering IV or IM ketamine as a medical procedure and treatment for a variety of mental health disorders and chronic pain.

Dr. Freeman received his bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and Music from the University of Tulsa, he went to medical school at Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, he then trained in General Psychiatry at the University of Oklahoma. While in residency, he was the first Psychiatrist to complete a LEND Fellowship (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities). He then did his fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Maine Medical Center and took his first job at Brown and Bradley Hospital at the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities. He went on to start a private practice initial service Children and Adults with Autism then from a need to treat a patient with treatment resistant depression developed the states first IV ketamine infusion clinic.

Dr. Freeman treats a variety of psychiatric conditions, including:

A

ADHD

A

Adjustment difficulties and disorders

A

Anger management

A

Anxiety

A

Attachment issues

A

Autism spectrum disorder

A

Bipolar disorder

A

Body dysmorphia

A

Caregiver stress & support

A

College & graduate student mental health

A

Depression

A

Developmental disorders

A

Family issues

A

Learning disabilities

A

LGBTQIA, gender & sexuality topics

A

Medical professionals’ mental health

A

Obsessive compulsive disorder

A

Post-traumatic stress disorder

A

Skin picking (excoriation)

A

Insomnia & sleep issues

A

Trauma

A

Trichotillomania (hair pulling)

A

Mood disorders

A

Social anxiety

A

Panic attacks/panic disorder

A

Performance anxiety

Adolescent & Child Psychiatry

We believe that all children and parents are doing the best they can, and that when children have behavioral difficulties, it is important to equip them with the skills they need to meet expectations.

Adult Psychiatry

If you are struggling with an emotional, mental, or behavioral disorder, we can help diagnose and treat your symptoms. Our team not only has extensive experience in psychiatry, but we also keep empathy and conscientiousness at the core of our practice.

IV Ketamine for Depression

IV ketamine therapy is an innovative depression treatment with an impressive efficacy rate: up to 70% of patients respond positively to ketamine infusions, including patients who have resisted other first-line treatments for depression.

Request a Free Consultation

Are you a candidate for ketamine infusions or psychiatric services? Request a free evaluation with Dr. Randy Freeman and find out how we can help you achieve your mental, emotional, and behavioral goals.

Contact Bluewater Psychiatry

Office Hours

Monday: 9am-5pm
Tuesday: 9am-5pm
Wednesday: 9am-8pm
Thursday: 9am-5pm

zencare rhode island

A MEMBER OF ZENCARE RHODE ISLAND