Mina Kirkova, MA, MSW, LCSW-C              

Counseling and Therapy for Children, Adolescents, & Adults

in Phoenix/Jacksonville, Maryland

 

 

3009 Jackson Ridge Ct. Phoenix, MD, 21131

minakirkova@gmail.com

(443) 322-6552

 

 

 

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Stress, Mindfulness, Meditation,  School Underachievement, Organizational Skills, Time Mngt., Phobias, Grief, Loss, Depression, Emotional Dysregulation, Self-Confidence, Bullying, Social Skills, Assertiveness, Sibling Rivalry, Disciplining Issues, Anger, Arguing, Rebelliousness , Lying​

MY SPECIALTIES

 

 

PRACTICE UPDATE:

Currently, I am offering both in-person and virtual individual and family therapy sessions to children, adolescents, parents, college students, and adults. *For more info. regarding therapy and counseling services I offer to adult patients (18+YO), please go to: www.minatherapy.com

 

CURRENT PATIENTS:

1. ZOOM Primary permanent link for weekly teletherapy appointments:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7224212854

OR

2. Backup Link (use this link ONLY if the Zoom link above is not working).

Please, text me/email me to let me know that you are not on Zoom.

https://sessions.psychologytoday.com/mrs-mina-kirkova

 

Choose Therapy Session Type

My specialties are:

 

  • ADD/ADHD, School Underachievement, Organizational Skills, Time Management
  • Anxiety, Stress, Phobias, Depression, Grief, Loss, Emotional Dysregulation, Gender Identity Questioning
  • Self-Esteem, Confidence, Bullying, Social Skills, Assertiveness, Sibling Rivalry
  • Disciplining Issues, Anger, Arguing, Lying, Manipulation, Rebelliousness
  • Performance Anxiety Counseling for Athletes, Musicians, Artists, and Highly Achieving Students

  • Early Childhood Challenging Behaviors (toddlers and young children, ages 2-7): temper tantrums, whining, sleeping routines, mealtimes, toilet training, rigid thinking, regressive behaviors, following directions, daycare and Kindergarten readiness, social skills, new parents support

  • Home-Schooled Children
     

As a Child and Adolescent Therapist/Counselor, I draw on a broad palette of treatment modalities and techniques:
 
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness, Meditation, and Relaxation Techniques
  • Guided Wellness Imagery and Visualizations
  • Yoga, Movement, and Breathing Practices/Kriyas
  • Psychodynamic Art Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Play Therapy
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Multicultural and Culturally Sensitive Therapy


My family therapy sessions focus on parent training and education, conflict resolution, problem-solving strategies, and communication enhancement between parents and children.

 

I have a great working relationship with many pediatricians, psychologists, and psychiatrists in our area, including Dr. Bucci, Dr. Emerson-Lancer, Dr. Minton, Dr. Nguyen, Dr. Abebe-Wolpaw, Dr. Bodnar, Dr. Winkelstein, Dr. Sullivan, Dr. Starr, Dr. Hamidi, Dr. Taghizadeh, Dr. Waxman, Dr. Deng, and many others, with whom I often coordinate patient care.

 

*Please, note that I do not specialize in Autism Spectrum Disorders, separation, divorce, mediation, and co-parenting counseling for children, adolescents, or adults/families. I do not participate in custody evaluations as I do not have the training required to do so.

I look forward to working with you and/or your family and helping you accomplish your desired goals.

 

 

CURRENT PATIENTS THERAPY APPOINTMENT CALENDAR


This therapy appointment calendar is for current patients only. If you are either a former or a new patient, please contact me by phone or email first to discuss my availability and to determine if I am a good fit for your child’s needs. If you are a former patient who has relocated to a different state, please note that I can only see you for teletherapy if you are physically present in the state of Maryland at the time of the teletherapy sessions.
 
My Google Calendar lists all my openings for current patients (for this month and several months ahead). Please note that you cannot schedule yourself as I am the administrator of the calendar. Below are scheduling instructions:

  • Open my GOOGLE APPOINTMENT CALENDAR HERE
  • Look through the available appointments and write down the ones you would like to schedule.
  • Email me the appointment date(s) and time(s) you selected at: minakirkova@gmail.com
  • I will respond to your email and confirm your appointment(s) request.

 

I update my Google calendar daily and re-list slots that become available due to rescheduling or cancellations. If your preferred time slots were not available when you scheduled with me, you might want to check my calendar periodically for new openings.

 

Cancellation Policy

Please, email me or call me at least 24 hours in advance in order to (1) avoid full session charges and (2) give me enough time to offer your appt. slot to another family on my waiting list for that week. Occasional exceptions occur if it is agreed that a late cancellation was unavoidable.

I am a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C). I was trained as a Child, Adolescent, and Family Therapist at a top residential treatment facility (Jasper Mountain Center, Oregon) where I specialized in the treatment of emotionally disturbed children with severe behavior problems. I also have extensive experience in working with college students and adult patients struggling with trauma, PTSD, mood, anxiety disorders, phobias, chronic pain, grief & loss, life transitions, relationship issues, career difficulties, etc.
 

Please take a look at my Google reviews HERE.

 

"Parenting time is precious. Let’s fix the problems in your family so you can enjoy life with your kids to the fullest."
 

 

NEW PATIENTS:

At this time, my practice is just about full, however, new patient openings periodically become available as I discharge current patients. If you are interested in you or your child/adolescent starting counseling with me, please email me to check my availability at: minakirkova@gmail.com

If I am fully booked, I could add you to my "New Patients Waiting List" and contact you as soon as a new patient opening becomes available.

In your email, please be sure to include the following items:

IF YOU ARE THE PARENT OF A CHILD/ADOLESCENT (3-18YO) IN NEED OF COUNSELING:

  • Your name and telephone number
  • Your child's name and age
  • A summary of the main problems you are experiencing with your child/adolescent
  • Your current family/marital situation: (married, separated, divorced, in the process of divorce or separation)
  • Your child's current state of residence
  • Your/your child's availability for morning weekday sessions: I work Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur: 7am, 8am, 9am appt. time slots. Most often, I see kids in therapy every week or every other week. All sessions are 50 min. long. I can give you a school absence note.

IF YOU ARE AN ADULT (18+YO) IN NEED OF COUNSELING:

  • Your name, age, and telephone number
  • A summary of the main problems you need help with 
  • Your current family/marital situation: (married, separated, divorced, in the process of divorce or separation)
  • Your current state of residence
  • Your availability for morning weekday sessions: I work Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur: 7am, 8am, 9am appt. time slots. 
*For more info. regarding therapy and counseling I offer to adult patients, please go to: www.minatherapy.com