About Freedom Health

Who We Are

Welcome to Freedom Health in Framingham, MA. Our clinical program offers comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services. We prioritize individualized care and support, understanding your unique challenges.

our approach to treatment

Re-Defining Behavioral Healthcare

Freedom Health offers a comprehensive and integrated approach to holistic and clinical care through its Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). With a focus on addressing the whole person and promoting overall well-being, their treatment philosophy combines evidence-based therapies with alternative and complementary modalities.

Mental Health Treatment

At Freedom Health, we confront these challenges head-on with assertive and effective mental health treatment. Our evidence-based therapies and experienced team provide comprehensive support for recovery. We prioritize empowering individuals to overcome mental health struggles and achieve lasting well-being. Through personalized care and holistic approaches, we address the root causes of mental health issues.

Dual-Diagnosis

For those struggling with co-occurring disorders, our program combines a variety of holistic, traditional, evidence-based, and medical approaches that provide our clients with lasting change and growth. Understanding how different conditions impact your overall mental health and wellness is a core philosophy of our programming. Through a customized treatment plan, your personal journey towards healing has never been closer.

Substance Use

We offer specialized treatment programs tailored to address substance abuse effectively. Our evidence-based therapies and experienced team provide comprehensive support for individuals seeking recovery. We prioritize empowering individuals to break free from the grip of addiction and regain control of their lives. You can expect personalized care to address the root causes of substance abuse, promoting lasting healing and sobriety.
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a program designed for healing

What to Expect at Freedom Health

At Freedom Health Treatment Center, we provide you with all the tools and resources needed to succeed during and after treatment. You can expect to receive evidence-based treatment, With a focus on both individual and group therapy sessions. Therapy is a vital part of the process, this is why we have the best of the best when it comes to our team. Our addiction treatment rehab in Massachusetts includes:

Individual Therapy Sessions

Sessions are tailored to meet the individual’s needs, focusing on coping skills development, trauma work, and relapse prevention.

Group Therapy

These provide a safe and supportive environment to help participants learn from each other while receiving professional support. Topics may include life skills education, self-care, communication skills, and more.

Medication Management

This includes the assessment of medications used for the treatment of addiction or co-occurring disorders, as well as the monitoring of their efficacy.

Family Support & Counseling

This helps family members understand addiction while providing them with education, support, and resources.

At our treatment center in Massachusetts, we do our best to meet each individual where they’re at. Each person comes with a different mold – a different struggle. The best way we can help them is to offer them care that is unique to their own situation; there is no one-size-fits-all method to behavioral health treatment. This is why individualized care is so important to us. If you or a loved one are interested in finding out more, you can contact us here.

Nik Protasenia

Nik Protasenia, LMHC, LPC – Clinical Director, Freedom Health

evidence-based, holistic care

Our Clinical Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors to promote mental well-being. It is effective for various mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness strategies. It helps individuals manage emotions, improve interpersonal skills, and cope with distressing situations. DBT is particularly beneficial for individuals with borderline personality disorder and emotion dysregulation.

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): Incorporates mindfulness meditation and awareness techniques to alleviate stress, anxiety, and depression. It enhances self-awareness, fosters acceptance, and promotes overall well-being.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): A specialized therapy for trauma treatment. EMDR helps individuals process distressing memories and reduce the emotional charge associated with traumatic experiences. It facilitates adaptive resolution of trauma-related symptoms.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Focuses on increasing psychological flexibility and promoting values-based living. ACT helps individuals develop mindfulness skills, clarify personal values, and commit to meaningful actions despite emotional discomfort.

Trauma-Informed Care: A framework that emphasizes understanding and responding to the impact of trauma on individuals’ lives. It prioritizes safety, trustworthiness, empowerment, and collaboration in treatment approaches, promoting a sense of safety and empowerment for survivors of trauma.

Motivational Interviewing (MI): A client-centered approach that explores ambivalence and enhances motivation for change. MI helps individuals resolve their ambivalence towards unhealthy behaviors, increasing readiness to engage in treatment and make positive changes.

compassionate professionals

Meet Our Team

Meet the expert team at Freedom Health Treatment Center, who has decades of combined experience in helping others overcome substance abuse and co-occurring mental health conditions.

Nik Protasenia, LMHC, LPC

Clinical Director

Corey Brooks, LCSW

Program Director

Katelyn Goodwin, MSFP

Primary Therapist

Christian Taguinod, LCSW

Primary Therapist

Stacey Stefanini

Program Coordinator

Courtney Saunders

Case Manager 

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Our caring and experienced admissions team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Regardless of your circumstances, we will make sure you get personalized treatment recommendations that work for you.

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Freedom Health is standing by ready to help you begin the journey to long-term transformation and healing. Contact our caring treatment coordinators and get personalized recommendations for treatment.

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Framingham, MA 01701
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