Bisexual Therapists in Silver Spring, MD

You are invaluable, but it doesn’t always feel that way. It seems you must put on a brave face for everyone, meanwhile, you feel as if you’re cracking under the pressure. Perhaps you’ve been taught to disconnect from your emotions, and it is affecting how you see yourself. Maybe people lack an understanding and appreciation for what it means to be you. You want for more but don’t think that you deserve it or engage in negative self-talk. Perhaps even you’ve made some choices you are not proud of and punish yourself as a result. You wish for a different life but it is difficult to let go of what you have known for so long.

Hi, I'm Kirsten and I'm a licensed social worker in Maryland! I was born and raised in Canada and have lived in Maryland for the past five years and in MoCo for four of those. In my time here, I have worked in crisis prevention/intervention and have substantial experience in suicide prevention and suicide loss. Alongside this experience, I have had years in providing therapeutic support to anyone seeking services in an outpatient mental health clinic and substance use, no matter their diagnosis or their reason for seeking support. This includes work with children, teens, and adults across the lifespan.

Are you struggling with anxious feelings? Facing difficult times, need coping skills, transitioning, and need additional support because you feel no one understands. Look no further, as I may be the therapist for you! I believe in practicing holistically: "We must understand Part A before we can heal Part B." I hope to be a great passenger on your journey to your wellness goals.

Individuals frequently find themselves feeling stuck: in seemingly repeating patterns, with symptoms of anxiety and depression, or with pain from the past. Whether you are struggling in your connection with yourself and others, in your relationship with food and your body, or in your processing of past trauma and hurt, I believe that a warm and collaborative therapeutic relationship can facilitate healing, growth, and change.

If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, weight loss, eating disorders and other addictions, I can help. With years of experience and many successful outcomes helping clients work through depression & anxiety, achieve weight loss and recovery from eating disorders, addictions, trauma, grief & loss, I welcome you and the opportunity to help you achieve results! With a caring approach & many effective interventions for adults & adolescents coping with personal stresses in work, school, relationships, divorce, custody & family issues, sexuality, I provide a safe environment to work through issues. I believe in you & your potential!