--- title: Sierra Freeman, LMSW | Brightline Pediatric Mental Health description: >- My therapeutic approach draws from multiple modalities while my background in education enables me to collaborate effectively with school teams, interpret data, and develop school-related support and intervention plans. category: Page canonical_url: https://www.brightline.com/providers/sierra-freeman-lmsw/ source: Brightline license: © 2026 Brightline. All rights reserved. slug: providers/sierra-freeman-lmsw id: 5tB3TeOD0Y1YY7znSivsZB contentType: page --- # Sierra Freeman, LMSW **Accepting new patients** # **Associate Therapist** (she/her) “I’m continually inspired by the resilience of the kids and families I serve. I strive to blend warmth, empathy, and evidence-based structure so every child feels supported, understood, and equipped with skills that will carry them forward.” ![Wrapper for 2Bd0Zp30O3j7CvugjeCgrs](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/2Bd0Zp30O3j7CvugjeCgrs/e8ccf06218cd1dd4c4fd3938e6c888a9/Sierra_Freeman__LMSW-_headshot_500x500.jpg) - [Appointment](/care/appointment/) - [(888) 255-7040](tel: 8882557040) ## About Sierra Freeman, LMSW Sierra Freeman is an associate therapist at Brightline’s Brooklyn clinic, providing care under the supervision of Sylvia Ryszewska, PhD. Her background includes experience as both a social worker and educator; she has  supported kids, teens, and parents across school settings, community mental health agencies, and within forensic social work.  Sierra has helped families navigate parenting challenges, ADHD, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation difficulties, peer conflict, and academic or organizational struggles. She has particular experience working with neurodivergent youth, especially those with ADHD, and supporting parents as they foster independence, build routines, and strengthen executive functioning and emotional regulation skills. Sierra’s therapeutic approach draws from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), parent management training (PMT), solution-focused interventions, trauma-informed care, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills. Her background in education enables her to collaborate effectively with school teams, interpret data, and develop school-related support and intervention plans. She is passionate about making therapy accessible, strengths-based, and empowering, especially for kids who may not always feel understood in larger systems. What excites Sierra the most is witnessing meaningful, everyday progress: a child using a coping skill independently, a parent gaining confidence, or a young person recognizing their neurodivergence as a source of strength.  ## Professional Summary - **Education ** - Master of Social Work (MSW), Boise State University - Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BS), San Francisco State University - **Therapeutic approaches and certification(s): **acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), parent management training (PMT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Group Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT); - **License Type(s):** Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - **States where clinician is licensed:** New York (122849) - **Experience: ** - Mental Health Professional, Rocketship Public Schools - **Training: ** - Social Work Intern, New York Counseling for Change - **Supervisor:** [Sylvia Ryszewska, PhD](/providers/sylvia-ryszewska-phd/) ![Wrapper for 7px8Nof5sqVga9rBTDSBnV](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/7px8Nof5sqVga9rBTDSBnV/126b088fb735c145dae71a2326ff0414/What_To_Expect.svg) ## In-person care in Brooklyn. Online care from home. Your child’s therapist will work with you to find the balance that is right for your family and the goals you have for your child. **Brooklyn Heights clinic address** 32 Court Street, Suite 808 Brooklyn, NY 11201 - [(888) 255-7040](tel: 8882557040) - [Learn more](/locations/new-york/brooklyn-heights/) ![Wrapper for 5KXY3SWiKF0F0qcMg71yu0](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/5KXY3SWiKF0F0qcMg71yu0/a13420d54529484b276137f9af850f99/Locations_List_Illustration.svg) ### What is an associate therapist? Associate therapists have earned their master’s degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or counseling. They have a limited license to practice under supervision, and are completing their supervised hours at Brightline to work toward their independent licensure. That means that all of the work they do with your family will be supervised by one of Brightline’s licensed providers. Their supervising provider will review all session notes, care plans, conversations, and recommendations to ensure the approach to your child’s treatment is aligned with our standards of providing high-quality, safe, and ethical care. Supervising provider names can be found on each associate therapist provider page on our website; the associate therapist will also share who their supervisor is at the start of care. ## Join our clinical team If you are a New York-based clinician who wants to love where you work, you belong at Brightline. Browse our open roles today! ![Wrapper for 6iYK0yF239HUWQzMB7LGrI](https://images.ctfassets.net/96gdpqkm7elu/6iYK0yF239HUWQzMB7LGrI/196a898c6ad46e32c0633b6b27177855/In-person_Appointment.svg) - [Explore clinical roles](/about-us/clinical-careers/)