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Kirsten K. Holste
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, RPT (she, her)
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2 Endorsed
603 East Ridgeville Boulevard, Mount Airy, MD 21771
Let's Connect (301) 900-3839
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Are you often overwhelmed and perplexed by your child’s behavior? Do you feel at times that you and your child lack the necessary tools to communicate and thrive? Being a parent and a child in today’s day is no easy feat. Feeling supported and having the necessary roadmap is key. Everyday as adults we face a variety of challenges that can often seem overwhelming, exhausting, and frustrating. Children and teens are not exempt from these feelings or struggles and can often act out in confusing and overwhelming ways when they are trying to cope and communicate.
Play is the inherent language of children and I provide a safe space for your child to explore, understand, and express themselves. My role as a registered play therapist is to empathetically help your child to understand their own emotions and provide them with the tools to better navigate their world through play and expressive arts.
Additionally, I am a provider of EMDR and Brainspotting. Traumatic experiences rob us of feelings of safety and security. It can often lead us to feel stuck and alters how we see ourselves and the world. Both EMDR and Brainspotting are evidenced based and highly effective practices to address the mind-body connection to treat symptoms of trauma and anxiety.
Call or Email Kirsten K. Holste now for a free 15 minute consultation - (301) 900-3839
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Kirsten K. Holste
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, RPT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / 21169 Kirsten K. Holste
- In Practice for 9 Years
- Certificate from Cognitive Processing Therapy 2020
- Certificate from Registered Play Therapist- Association for Play Therapy 2018
- Attended University of Maryland Baltimore, Master of Social Work - Clinical, Graduated 2015
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Child
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Veterans
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Brainspotting
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- EMDR
- Expressive Arts
- Family
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Primary Location
Healing Connections Counseling
603 East Ridgeville Boulevard
Mount Airy, MD 21771
(301) 900-3839Email me
Additional Location
313 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 900-3839Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (301) 900-3839
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Kirsten K. Holste
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, RPT