Kia McKinney, LCPC — Therapist in Maryland

Hi there, I'm Kia!

I believe that therapy is a journey that should promote progress and growth. I have been in the field of counseling for over 20 years. I currently work with adults aged 27-57, providing individual therapy.

My focus

My client focus is on clients experiencing anxiety, stress, difficulty with finding/creating work-life balance, and those looking to set and achieve realistic goals. I can provide support to clients struggling with anxiety and stress by providing psychoeducation, encouraging self-care, and teaching coping skills and nervous system regulation.

My approach

My approach to care is caring, compassionate, collaborative, solution-focused, and goal-oriented. I believe that there is great value in nervous system regulation and mindfulness practice, and I like integrating this into sessions when possible.

My communication style

My communication style is direct, transparent, and aimed at fostering clear communication.

My journey to mental healthcare

Ever since I was little, I knew that I wanted to help others. I started off in outpatient substance abuse working with teens, and then I was a middle school guidance counselor (school counselor) for 15 years, but then I needed a change. This is when I decided to move into outpatient mental health exclusively.

My goals for you

I help clients reach their goals by taking a collaborative approach, providing feedback on progress, and encouraging self-reflection and introspection.

Our first session

The first session will involve introduction, discussion about limits of confidentiality, informed consent, information gathering, and assessment. During this time, we will discuss any therapeutic needs, expectations, and policies and procedures as we begin the process of building rapport and to see if it is an ideal fit.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Behavioral Activation

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

Educators

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Education from Wilmington University and a Master of Arts in Psychology from Washington College.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Kia McKinney