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Dr. Paula Freedman-Diamond, Psy.D. (she/her) ~ Founder & Clinical Director

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Hi, I'm Dr. Paula.

I founded HumanKind Psych to help people-pleasers and burned out high-achievers get off the hamster wheel and actually enjoy their time on this planet.

My own experience in therapy awakened me to my calling. Working with a psychologist truly changed my life, so much so that I became a psychologist myself to pay it forward.

 

I spent years believing no matter how hard I worked, I was never smart enough, likable enough, helpful enough, attractive enough, productive enough or focused enough to deserve anything good.

 

Today, I run HumanKind, a practice specializing in therapy for overthinkers and people-pleasers, and testing for adult ADHD and diagnostic clarification. We help individuals struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, OCD, eating disorders, body image concerns, trauma, ADHD, and relationship challenges.

My
Passions

  • Supervision & mentorship

  • Eating Disorders & Body Image

  • Size-inclusive healthcare

  • Anxiety

  • Perfectionism

  • Chronic People-Pleasing

  • Relationship Challenges

  • Emerging Adulthood

  • Perinatal issues

My
vibe & approach

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Intuitive Eating

  • Attachment Theory 

  • Sometimes relational & psychodynamic

  • I help you get unstuck from obsessive and rigid thinking

  • I teach you to lean into discomfort

  • I'll call you out on BS, but always with love

  • I'm warm, enthusiastic & a little dorky

 

my
credentials

  • Psy.D. (Doctorate in Clinical Psychology) from Adler University

  • B.A. from American University

  • Licensed in Illinois

  • Licensed to practice in all PSYPACT-participating states in the U.S.

  • Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor

  • Trauma-Informed CBT

  • Author of Toxic Striving: Why Hustle & Wellness Culture Are Leaving Us Anxious, Stressed & Burned Out- and How to break Free

  • Author of The Addiction Recovery Workbook

you don't exist just to make everyone else happy

Schedule A Consultation

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This consultation helps determine which of our services are right for you. It is not a full therapy appointment. If appropriate, your first therapy or testing appointment will be set up during this call.

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You must be physically located in Illinois to receive most services.

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Accepted Payment Options:

  • Blue Cross/Blue Shield

  • Cigna

  • Self-pay (out-of-pocket)

  • Sliding scale

 

For questions, please contact us before scheduling.

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