Resident in Counseling
Pronouns: she/her
Jazmin Freeman is a Resident in Counseling who obtained her graduate and undergraduate degrees from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. During her graduate program, Jazmin worked with teens in crisis at a local residential facility. Through this work, Jazmin developed a passion for working with at-risk youth and providing them trauma-informed care that is accessible and rooted in empathy. Jazmin believes that anyone can grow and heal if given the tools, time, and a safe space. Jazmin believes that safety in therapy is not something dictated by the therapist but is something that is established collaboratively with the client.
Jazmin is passionate about diversity and inclusion. Through her experiences growing up in a rural area, attending school, and working in a crisis setting: it was affirmed to her that those who have been marginalized are often those in most need of care and she hopes to help bridge this gap through her work. Jazmin hopes to center other BIPOC in her work and provide them affirming care from a clinician who implements cultural competence into every fiber of her work.
Jazmin is first and foremost an advocate for her clients and puts social justice at the heart of her work. When she is not working she participates in community events supporting various causes as well as crocheting, playing video games, being active, watching her favorite shows, and spending time with her friends. Jazmin actively balances advocacy and self-care and hopes to provide her clients the ability to do the same. Jazmin’s therapeutic style is, trauma-informed, person-centered, and solution-focused with a basis in relational cultural theory while adapting to help clients meet their unique needs and goals.
Jazmin is a Resident in Counseling and is working towards licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia. She works under the supervision of Christy Heyn, LPC. In the event that clients have any questions or concerns about Jazmin’s work, her supervisor can be contacted at christyheyn@healthyminds-therapy.com or by phone at (540) 845-6940.