Paige L. Freeman, Ph.D.

Dr. Paige Freeman is a psychologist who has navigated her child’s food allergy for the last 15 years. She provides telehealth services in 43 states to support adults, children (10 ), and parents navigating food allergies. Dr. Freeman is passionate about educating food allergic individuals (and their families and friends) about the very real psychosocial stressors of managing food allergies. She enjoys writing articles and participating in interviews and podcasts as a way to elevate the discussion of the effect of food allergies on mental health.

Dr. Freeman is a frequent contributor to FARE, and she serves as a Behavioral Healthcare Advisor for both the Academy of Food Allergy Counseling and the Food Allergy Counseling Directory. Dr. Freeman additionally speaks at hospitals and medical conferences, where she passionately educates physicians and families about the challenges of managing food allergies. Dr. Freeman is one of only a few alpha-gal-informed mental health providers in the United States.

From Dr. Freeman: “As I was in the early stages of learning about my child’s food allergy as a mom and psychologist, I recognized a glaring lack of psychosocial support for those navigating this journey. This gap became even more apparent as my family navigated allergic reactions, school, social events, food challenges, and OIT. As a result, I changed the clinical focus of my practice to support those navigating food allergies and the anxiety that can result from food allergy management. It has been the most fulfilling work of my career.”