Curriculum Vitae
Darren Freeman-Coppadge, PhD, PharmD, BCPP
EDUCATION
Doctoral
University of Massachusetts Boston (UMB)
Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling and School Psychology, specialization in Counseling Psychology (August 2018)
GPA: 4.00
Advisor: Sharon G. Horne, Professor, Program Director
Dissertation: “Harmony, Dissonance, or Harm? The Psychological and Spiritual Promises and Perils of Gay Christian Celibacy”
Internship
University of Massachusetts Amherst Center for Counseling and Psychological Health
LGBTQ psychotherapy concentration
Doctoral Psychology Internship completion: August 2018
Professional
University of Maryland Baltimore School of Pharmacy (UMBSOP)
Graduated cum laude with Doctor of Pharmacy degree: May 2005
GPA: 3.68
University of Maryland at Baltimore School of Pharmacy (UMBSOP)
Completed specialty residency in Psychiatric Pharmacy Practice: June 2007
Undergraduate
University of Maryland College Park (UMCP)
Graduated magna cum laude with Bachelor of Science degree: May 2001
Major: Biochemistry
Minor: Spanish
GPA: 3.913
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, & APPOINTMENTS
Psychology
Licensed Psychologist in Delaware (#B1-0011325): April 2022
Licensed Psychologist in Maryland (#06215): August 2019
Appointed Teaching Instructor, UMB College of Advancing and Professional Studies, Addictions Counselor Education Program: Spring 2016
Pharmacy
Appointed Affiliate Faculty, Loyola University Maryland, Department of Psychology: 2009-2010
Board Certified in Psychiatric Pharmacy Practice (BCPP): December 2007
Appointed Clinical Assistant Professor (UMBSOP): August 2007-August 2009
Licensed Pharmacist in Maryland (#17726): June 2005
HONORS, GRANTS, & AWARDS
Psychology
Lavender Leadership Honor Society inductee, UMCP society for leaders in LGBTQ+ social justice: April 2019
UMB Counseling Psychology Book Award (upon graduation): May 2018
UMB Doctoral Dissertation Research Grant ($3,029 grant received for dissertation research)
Division 44 Student Travel Award (travel funds awarded for attending 2016 APA Convention in Denver, summer 2016)
APAGS Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity (selected for two-year appointment as an APAGS subcommittee member)
APAGS Convention Travel Award (travel funds awarded for attending 2015 APA Convention in Toronto, summer 2015)
Beacon Graduate Student Organization Award (Beacons for Social Justice Club award for outstanding leadership, presented May 4, 2015)
Pharmacy
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Certificate of Achievement (upon gradation from UMBSOP): May 2005
Rho Chi Society, Omicron Chapter inductee: April 2003
Phi Lambda Sigma National Pharmacy Leadership Society, Beta Lambda Chapter inductee, April 2002
UMBSOP Leadership Award: Academic years 2001-2002, 2002-2003, and 2003-2004
UMBSOP Academic Achievement Award: Academic year 2001-2002
Selected as UMBSOP Admissions Committee student representative: Academic years 2002-2003 and 2003-2004
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc. Scholarship Honor: Academic years 2001-2002, 2002-2003, and 2003-2004
Undergraduate
Senior Marshal: May 2001 (chosen by committee to represent College of Life Sciences at commencement for demonstrating scholarship, service, extracurricular activity, and personal growth at UMCP)
Phi Beta Kappa Society inductee: April 2001
Phi Lambda Upsilon Honorary Chemical Society inductee: April 2001
Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society, Sigma Circle inductee: April 2000
Isodore and Annie Adler Scholarship recipient, UMCP Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry: May 1999
UMCP Honors Citation recipient: May 1999
UMCP Honors Program student and Banneker/Key (full) scholarship recipient: 1997-2001
WORK EXPERIENCE
Psychology
Psychologist/Psychotherapist, Private Practice, Congruence Counseling & Psychology, LLC (CEO/Owner) — Aug 2020 to Present
Psychologist/Psychotherapist, Private Practice, Waypoint Wellness Center — Jul 2020 to Present
Staff Psychologist, University of Maryland Counseling Center — Aug 2018 to Aug 2020
Pharmacy
Psychiatric Clinical Pharmacist, Xerox/Affiliated Computer Services — Aug 2012 to Aug 2013
Clinical Pharmacist, Cigna (previously Healthspring and Bravo Health) — Sept 2010 to Aug 2012
Psychiatric Clinical Pharmacist, Spring Grove Hospital Center — Aug 2007 to Jun 2010
Staff Pharmacist (part-time), Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital — May 2006 to Jul 2007
Staff Pharmacist, Walter P. Carter Center — Aug 2005 to Jun 2006
Program Coordinator (Clozapine Authorization and Monitoring Program) — Aug 2005 to Jun 2006
TRAINING
Psychology
Doctoral Internship, University of Massachusetts Amherst Center for Counseling and Psychological Health — Aug 2017 to Aug 2018
Advanced Assessment and Outreach Practicum, University of Massachusetts Boston — Sep 2016 to May 2017
Advanced Doctoral Practicum, University of Massachusetts Lowell Counseling Center — Aug 2016 to May 2017
Doctoral Practicum, Bentley University Counseling Center — Aug 2015 to Jun 2016
Doctoral Practicum, University of Massachusetts Lowell Counseling Center — Aug 2014 to Jun 2015
Pharmacy
Psychiatric Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Maryland Baltimore School of Pharmacy — Jul 2006 to Jun 2007
Clinical, Outpatient, People’s Community Health Clinic
Clinical, Institutional, Walter P. Carter Center
Clinical, Elective, Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents (Baltimore)
Clinical, Institutional, Springfield Hospital Center
Clinical, Institutional, Rosewood Center
Clinical, Institutional, Spring Grove Hospital Center
RESEARCH
Psychology
Interests: LGBTQ+ spirituality, LGBTQ+ people of color, LGBTQ+ stigma and resilience, ethical and cost-effective use of psychotropic medications, influence of conflicts of interest in psychology and psychiatry
Graduate Assistant, LGBTQ Research Team, Department of Counseling and School Psychology, University of Massachusetts Boston (Advisor: Sharon G. Horne, PhD) — Aug 2013 to Aug 2018
Graduate Assistant, Cosgrove Research Team, Department of Counseling and School Psychology, University of Massachusetts Boston (Advisor: Lisa Cosgrove, PhD) — Aug 2013 to Aug 2014
Pharmacy
Psychiatric Pharmacy Practice Resident, Department of Pharmacy Practice and Science, University of Maryland Baltimore School of Pharmacy (Advisors: Bethany DiPaula, PharmD, BCPP and Raymond C. Love, PharmD, BCPP) — Jul 2006 to Jul 2007
Undergraduate
Laboratory Assistant, Kahn Lab, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Maryland College Park (Advisor: Jason Kahn, PhD) — Jun 1999 to Dec 1999
PUBLICATIONS
Psychology
van Zuiden, M., Beckstead, A. L., Elueteri, S., Lavender-Stott, E. S., Freeman-Coppadge, D. J., Lefevor, T., Boromisa, E., Smithee L., Aramburu Alegría, C., Žegura, I., & Wahlig, J. (2024). Find your best options for LGBTQIA+ singlehood and relationships. In Beckstead, A. L., Cheng, J., Giwa, S., Yarhouse, M. A., and Žegura, I. (Eds.), Relate to Others With Confidence: A Guidebook for LGBTQIA+ People and Those With a Different Label or No Label. Rowman & Littlefield.
Levitt, H. M., Freeman-Coppadge, D. J., & Roberts, T. S. (2024). Internalized stigma and risky sexual behaviors in gay families: A critical discourse analysis of a critical interview. Journal of Black Sexualities and Relationships, 10(3-4), 267-298.
Freeman-Coppadge, D. J., & Farhadi-Longroudi, K. (2021). Beyond LGBTQ-affirmative therapy: Fostering growth and healing through intersectionality. In K. L. Nadal & M. R. Scharrón-del Río (Eds.), Queer Psychology: Intersectional Perspectives. Springer Publishing Company. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74146-4_9
Davis, E. B., Plante, T. G., Grey, M. J., Kim, C. L., Freeman-Coppadge, D., Lefevor, T., Paulez, J. A., Giwa, S., Lasser, J., Stratton, S. P., Deneke, E., & Glowiak, K. (2021). The role of civility and cultural humility in navigating controversial areas in psychology. Spirituality in Clinical Practice, 8(2), 79–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/scp0000236
American Psychological Association, Sexual Orientation Change Efforts Policy Writing Group (Freeman-Coppadge, D. J., Grey, M., Haldeman, D., & Isreal, T.). (2021). APA Resolution on Sexual Orientation Change Efforts.
Freeman-Coppadge, D. J., & Horne, S. G. (2019). “What happens if the cross falls and crushes me?”: Psychological and spiritual promises and perils of lesbian and gay Christian celibacy. Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, 6(4), 486–497. https://doi.org/10.1037/sgd0000341
Freeman-Coppadge, D. J. (2018). Harmony, dissonance, or harm? The psychological and spiritual promises and perils of gay Christian celibacy. (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global database. (UMI No. 10616328).
Levitt, H.M., Horne, S.G., Freeman-Coppadge, D. J., & Roberts, T. S. (2017). HIV prevention in gay family and house networks: Fostering self-determination and sexual safety. AIDS and Behavior, 21(10), 2973-2986. doi: 10.1007/s10461-017-1774-x
Freeman-Coppadge, D. J., & Horne, S. G. (2017). Spirituality and sexual orientation. In K. L. Nadal (Ed.), SAGE Encyclopedia of psychology and gender (1st ed., pp. 1618-1620). SAGE Publications.
Silva, M. R., Kleinert, W. L., Sheppard, A. V., Cantrell, K., Freeman-Coppadge, D., Tsoy, E., . . . Pearrow, M. (2015). The relationship between food security, housing stability, and school performance among college students in an urban university. Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory and Practice, 19(3), 284–299. https://doi.org/10.1177/1521025115621918
Cosgrove, L., Shaughnessy, A. F., Wheeler, E. E., Krimsky, S., Peters, S. M., Freeman-Coppadge, D. J., & Lexchin, J. R. (2014). From caveat emptor to caveat venditor: Time to stop the influence of money on practice guideline development. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 20(6), 809-812. doi: 10.1111/jep.12244
Pharmacy
Freeman, D., DiPaula, B., & Love, R. (2009). Intramuscular haloperidol versus intramuscular olanzapine for treatment of acute agitation: A cost-minimization study. Pharmacotherapy, 29(8), 930-936. doi:10.1592/phco.29.8.930
Freeman, D. J. (2008, June). SSRI-Induced Sexual Dysfunction. Maryland Pharmacist’s Association (MPhA) Newsletter.
Freeman, D. J. (Ed.). (2007-2010). Spring Grove Hospital Center: The Pharmacy Newsletter (Issues 8-15).
Extraneous
Freeman, D. J. (2013). “I did not want to exist anymore.” In J. Shore, Unfair: Christians and the LGBTQ Question (pp. 17-20). Lexington, KY: CreateSpace.
PRESENTATIONS
Psychology
Rosenkrantz, D., Freeman-Coppadge, D. J., Paulez, J., Davis, E. B., & Horne, S. G. (2023, August). Envisioning liberatory and LGBTQ+ affirming religious/spiritual multicultural competency training. Critical Conversation conducted at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C.
Freeman-Coppadge, D. J. (2022, June). Intersectionality in the Healthcare Setting: Caring for Queer BIPOC people. Presentation and discussion provided for hospital staff and administration in coordination with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion staff at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD (online).
Wright, C., Freeman-Coppadge, D., Green, C. E., and Roberts, T. (2020, August). Psychologists of color working with racial trauma. Webinar panel discussion presented through APA Division 44 Clinical Issues Committee at the 128th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC (online convention).
Freeman-Coppadge, D. J. (2020, August). Prismatic faith: The breadth and depth of complexity (discussant). In J. A. Paulez and E. B. Davis (Chairs), Prismatic faith: Diverse perspectives on the complex religious/spiritual lives of sexual minorities. Symposium conducted at the 128th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC (online convention).
Jourdan, M., Noriega, A., Pulice-Farrow, L., Freeman-Coppadge, D., and Pantalone, D. (2020, May). LGBTQIA+ care, community, & healing amidst COVID-19. Webinar panel discussion presented through APA Division 44.
Freeman-Coppadge, D. J., and Morales, K. (2020, January). Managing difficult conversations: Culture, bias, and microaggressions. Presentation for resident assistant training for South Campus Commons community at the University of Maryland, College Park, MD.
Freeman-Coppadge, D. J. (2019, November). From conflict to thriving: Well-Being at the intersection of sexual orientation, gender, and spiritual identities. Presentation at the 6th Annual Interprofessional Forum on Ethics and Religion in Health Care: What the Golden Rule Really Means in Serving the LGBTQ+ Community, presented at the University of Maryland Baltimore, Baltimore, MD.
Freeman-Coppadge, D. J. (2019, August). Civility and cultural humility in clinical practice. In E. B. Davis and E. L. Deneke (Chairs), The role of civility and cultural humility in navigating controversial topics in psychology. Symposium conducted at the meeting of the American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.
Alpert, A. , Freeman-Coppadge, D. J., Isberner, W., and Sakurai, S. (2019, April 16). Queerly blessed. Panel discussion on the intersection of queer/trans identities and religion/spirituality presented to students, staff, and faculty at the University of Maryland College Park in collaboration with the Multicultural Involvement & Community Advocacy (MICA) office, College Park, MD.
Freeman-Coppadge, D. J., and Horne, S. G. (2016, August 4). What’s the harm in that? Psychological and spiritual well-being in gay Christian celibacy. Division 44 Poster Session presented at the 2016 American Psychological Association Convention in Denver, CO.
Freeman-Coppadge, D. J. (2016, April 5). Counseling LGB people conflicted with religion: Identity development, ethical considerations, and counseling theories & practice. PowerPoint presentation for in-service education geared toward counseling staff and interns at Bentley University Counseling Center, Waltham, MA.
Freeman-Coppadge, D. J., Levitt, H. M., Horne, S. G., Roberts, T., & Carreiro, T. (2015, August 7). Gay families and houses: Mitigating HIV risk among ethnic minorities. Division 44 Poster Session presented at the 2015 American Psychological Association Convention in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Horne, S. G., Roberts, T., Freeman-Coppadge, D. J., & Maroney, M. (2015, May 6). Addiction and substance use disorders: Treatment concerns for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender clients. PowerPoint presentation and workshop presented to the Modern Assistance Program, Inc. Lecture Series on Drug and Alcohol Addiction for continuing education of EAP counselors, Boston, MA.
Freeman-Coppadge, J. D., Freeman-Coppadge, D. J., Fang, F., Banwell, T., & Sudol, A. (2015, April 11). Pride: Destigmatizing difference. Workshop presented to high school students, faculty, and staff during the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force Community Gathering Day at the Groton School (private boarding school in Groton, MA).
Freeman-Coppadge, D. J. (2015, April 1). Antidepressant Use: Relevant issues in college counseling. PowerPoint presentation for in-service education geared toward counseling staff and interns at University of Massachusetts Lowell Counseling Services, Lowell, MA.
Horne, S. G., Freeman-Coppadge, D. J., Roberts, T. S., & Maroney, M. (2014, April 16). Addiction and substance use disorders: Treatment concerns for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender clients. PowerPoint presentation and workshop presented to the Modern Assistance Program, Inc. Lecture Series on Drug and Alcohol Addiction for continuing education of EAP counselors, Boston, MA.
Freeman-Coppadge, D. J., Levitt, H.M., Horne, S.G., Sweeney, K.K., Maroney, M., Peters, S.M., Roberts T.S., & Dangler, L. (2014, March). Boston gay families: Approaches to managing HIV risk. Poster Session presented at the meeting of The Society of Counseling Psychology, American Psychological Association Division 17 Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Pharmacy
Gable, K. N., & Freeman-Coppadge, D. J. (2021, March). The psychological toll of COVID-19 and systemic racism Part 2: Who is caring for the pharmacists? Symposium conducted during the 2021 American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition (online).
Gable, K. N., & Freeman-Coppadge, D. J. (2021, March). The psychological toll of COVID-19 and systemic racism Part 1: Trauma care for patients. Symposium conducted during the 2021 American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition (online).
Noel, J. & Freeman, D. J. (2009, February 19). Considerations for psychotropic drug therapy in patients with traumatic brain injury. Grand Rounds lecture presented to Spring Grove Hospital Center, Catonsville, MD.
Freeman, D. J. (2007, May 10). IM haloperidol vs. IM olanzapine in acute agitation: A cost minimization study. Poster session presented at the meeting of the 26th Annual Eastern States Conference for Pharmacy Residents and Preceptors, Baltimore, MD.
Freeman, D. J. (2007, May 30). IM haloperidol vs. IM olanzapine in acute agitation: A cost minimization study. Paper session presented at Spring Grove Hospital Center Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee Meeting, Catonsville, MD.
Freeman, D. J. (2007, November 12). Medication adherence in psychiatry: Pharmacological & non-pharmacological methods for improving adherence, drug formulations, side effect management, and patient outcomes. Lecture and case studies presented to psychiatry residents at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD.
Freeman, D. J. (2007, March 16; 2008, March 14; 2009, March 11). Primary headache disorders: Pathogenesis, diagnosis, and pharmacological/non-pharmacological treatments for migraine, tension-type, and cluster headaches. PowerPoint presentation/lecture to third-year student pharmacists for their didactic course Integrated Science and Therapeutics (CNS Module) at UMBSOP, Baltimore, MD.
Freeman, D. J. (2007, January 31). What medications can/can’t do: How half-life affects the clinical picture. Lecture presented to psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, and mental health workers at Springfield Hospital Center, Sykesville, MD.
Freeman, D. J. (2006, November 21). Treatment of SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction. PowerPoint presented to clinical faculty, clinical pharmacists, and residents at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy Pharmacotherapy Rounds, Baltimore, MD.
Freeman, D. J. (2006, August). Stimulants: Implications for nurses in a state hospital setting. Lecture and training presented to state hospital nurses in response to medication errors at Spring Grove Hospital Center, Catonsville, MD.
Extraneous
Freeman, D. J. (2006, October 21). Sharing the dream: appropriateness and usefulness of integrating matters of faith with academic pursuits. PowerPoint presented at the meeting of the Washington Bible College 17th Annual Faculty and Graduate Student Fall Conference, Lanham, MD.
PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC SERVICE
Psychology
Journal Article Reviewer (peer review)
Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity (2020-Present)
Spirituality in Clinical Practice (2020-Present)
American Journal of Community Psychology (2019-2020)
American Psychological Association
Member: Sep 2018-Present
Student Affiliate: Nov 2013-Aug 2018
American Psychological Association, Division 44 (Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity)
Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity—Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Change Efforts (SOCE/GICE) Policy Writing Group member: May 2017-Mar 2021
Updating and strengthening APA’s 2009 resolution on SOCE in conjunction with GICE working group
Committee on Religion and Spirituality: Co-Chair, Oct 2020-Present; Volunteer, Aug 2015-Oct 2020
Assisting with creating improved training on issues of sexuality/gender and religion as well as collaborative presentations on matters of sexuality and spirituality for APA conferences
Member: Sep 2018-Present
Student Affiliate: Nov 2013-Aug 2018
American Psychological Association, Division 17 (Society of Counseling Psychology)
Member: Sep 2018-Present
Student Affiliate: Nov 2013-Aug 2018
American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS)
Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity (CSOGD) subcommittee member: Oct 2015-Sep 2017
Facilitated the Mentoring Program for LGBTQ graduate students (mentees) and professionals (mentors), review grants for APAGS grant programs, assist with other committee projects
APAGS Ambassador: 2015 APA Convention in Toronto and 2016 Convention in Denver
Member: Oct 2013-Aug 2018
UMass Boston Department of Counseling and School Psychology
Student Interviewer: Co-led group interviews of candidates for admission to the program (Spring 2016 and 2017)
Student Interviewee: Participated in group interviews of program students during APA accreditation process (Fall 2015)
Student Representative: volunteered to represent the program during admissions fairs (Fall 2015)
UMass Boston Social Justice Project (“Food and Housing Needs Survey at UMass Boston”)
Cohort Liaison and Project Co-Leader: Fall 2013-Summer 2014
UMass Boston Beacons for Social Justice Club
Member: Fall 2013-Spring 2018
Treasurer: Fall 2013-Spring 2014
Pharmacy
American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (formerly College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists)
Member: Dec 2004-Present
Phi Lambda Sigma National Pharmacy Leadership Society, Beta Lambda Chapter
Member: Spring 2002-Present
Rho Chi Society, Pharmacy Academic Honor Society, Omicron Chapter
Member: Fall 2003-Present
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Chapter
Member: Fall 2001-Present
Participated in rush/pledge events and community service events with Hope Lodge American Cancer Society Hospice
Pledge Master: Fall 2003
Organized and implemented fall rush and pledge events
Pledge President: Fall 2001
Served as liaison between Pledge masters and fall pledge class
Christian Pharmacists’ Fellowship International
Member: Fall 2001-2007
Participated in weekly Bible studies, student forums, organization of dinners to create dialogue between religious and non-religious pharmacy students, community service events with Ronald McDonald House, and holiday food drive
President (UMBSOP Chapter): Fall 2002-Spring 2004
Oversaw fellowship, served as spiritual mentor, assisted executive board in all functions
UMBSOP Admissions Committee
Student Representative: Sep 2002-May 2004
Sat in on board meetings; made admission decisions for candidates for the Classes of 2007 and 2008
Student Interviewer: Sep 2001-May 2002
Interviewed potential candidates for the Class of 2006
UMBSOP SGA Executive Council
Treasurer, Class of 2005: Fall 2001-Spring 2002
Maintained record of class financial account and assisted class officers in planning class functions and organizing class trip
Executive Cabinet Secretary: Summer 2002
Maintained record of class meetings, organized student locker assignments, and coordinated SGA Fall Leadership Retreat with Executive Cabinet
A Bridge to Academic Excellence
Tutor: Spring 2002
Served as weekly tutor of SAT math for urban high school students
Undergraduate
UMCP CIVICUS Civil Society Program
CIVICUS Associate: Fall 1999-Spring 2000
Black Honors Caucus
Member: Fall 1998-Spring 2001
Academic Committee Member: Fall 1999-Spring 2000
TrailBlazers Bible Study
Co-founder/Leader/Organizer: Fall 1998-Spring 2001
Extraneous
Equality Maryland
Volunteer: Feb 2008-Feb 2013