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Sarah Kosterlitz

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C (she, her)

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Rockville, MD 20852
As a queer/ace Chinese transracial adoptee, I absolutely love working with fellow adoptees, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ identifying individuals. Additionally, I typically work with individuals dealing with grief and loss, wanting to strengthen or build parts of their identities, and/or experiencing general life stressors or transitions. I believe my role as a therapist is to create a space where we can work collaboratively to reach your care goals. I believe mental health, similar to physical health, is not a checklist to be completed or finished. Rather, it is an ongoing exploration and relationship to strengthen and better understand.
My approach to therapy is anti-oppressive and non-judgmental, and I focus on building rapport and trust through transparency and self-disclosure. I use a variety of theories/approaches to help us but more importantly I strive to find connection with clients through our shared humanity.
In my free time, I enjoy learning languages (currently Tagalog, Thai, and Indonesian) and spending time with my cat, Noodle.
Call or Sarah Kosterlitz now for a free 15 minute consultation - (301) 719-5829

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for online therapy.

Rockville, MD 20852

(301) 719-5829
My website
I specialize in Adoption, Grief and Racial Identity 
$170 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (301) 719-5829
Photo of Sarah Kosterlitz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for online therapy.

Rockville, MD 20852

(301) 719-5829
My website
I specialize in Adoption, Grief and Racial Identity 
$170 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $170
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • CareFirst
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Johns Hopkins
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I am accepting self-pay, Aetna, Optum/United Healthcare, BCBS/Carefirst, and Cigna clients right now. I am hoping to be credentialed soon with TRICARE.
Photo of Sarah Kosterlitz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Sarah Kosterlitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 719-5829
"
I am accepting self-pay, Aetna, Optum/United Healthcare, BCBS/Carefirst, and Cigna clients right now. I am hoping to be credentialed soon with TRICARE.
Photo of Sarah Kosterlitz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Sarah Kosterlitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 719-5829

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / 32895 Sarah Yang Qiao Kosterlitz
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 4 years
  • Attended Augsburg University, Masters in Social Work, Graduated 2022
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Minnesota Board of Social Work 31280 / 2024
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Sarah Kosterlitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (301) 719-5829
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Sarah Kosterlitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (301) 719-5829

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Adoption
  • Grief
  • Racial Identity

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Caregivers
  • Child of Immigrants
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
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As a transracial Chinese adoptee myself, I love working with other adoptees exploring their adoptee identities, adoption trauma, trips to home country, and search and reunion. Adoption is very complicated and nuanced topic and all adoptees have their own experiences and perspectives. I hope my therapy space can be a place for adoptees to share, explore, and process their stories on their terms.
Photo of Sarah Kosterlitz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Sarah Kosterlitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 719-5829
"
As a transracial Chinese adoptee myself, I love working with other adoptees exploring their adoptee identities, adoption trauma, trips to home country, and search and reunion. Adoption is very complicated and nuanced topic and all adoptees have their own experiences and perspectives. I hope my therapy space can be a place for adoptees to share, explore, and process their stories on their terms.
Photo of Sarah Kosterlitz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Sarah Kosterlitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 719-5829

Endorsement

Jade Shapiro
Jade Shapiro
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSWLCSW-C
Highly recommend Sarah to adoptees of all kinds looking for a therapist that truly understands the transracial/international adoptee experience.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family Systems
  • Humanistic
  • Multicultural
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I often use a mix of psychodynamic, narrative, humanistic, and attachment-based therapies, however, I believe that no one theory perfectly applies to any one person. I am always happy to discuss (and critique!) therapeutic theories used in session.
Photo of Sarah Kosterlitz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Sarah Kosterlitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 719-5829
"
I often use a mix of psychodynamic, narrative, humanistic, and attachment-based therapies, however, I believe that no one theory perfectly applies to any one person. I am always happy to discuss (and critique!) therapeutic theories used in session.
Photo of Sarah Kosterlitz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Sarah Kosterlitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (301) 719-5829

Location

Primary Location

Rockville, MD 20852

(301) 719-5829
Photo of Sarah Kosterlitz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Sarah Kosterlitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 719-5829
Photo of Sarah Kosterlitz, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Sarah Kosterlitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 719-5829