Mina Kirkova, MA, MSW, LCSW-C
Counseling and Therapy for Children, Adolescents, & Adults
in Phoenix/Jacksonville, Maryland
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 adults (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
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
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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
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Home-Schooled Children
- 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.
PARENT CONSULTATIONS:
If you are unsure whether therapy would be helpful for your child/adolescent but still have some questions regarding how to best handle your child's challenging behaviors or psychological development, please, feel free to email me and we can set up a consultation session. I would be happy to answer your questions, offer some guidance, support, advice, and provide you with helpful resources.
*Please note: consultations are usually not reimbursed by insurance as there is no diagnosis on file.
I look forward to working with you and/or your family and helping you accomplish your desired goals.
*Please, note that I do not specialize in Autism Spectrum Disorders, separation, divorce, mediation, or 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 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: mina@minacounseling.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 items indicated below. Please note that my email is confidential.
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:
- Is your child/adolescent currently sad, lonely, depressed, or suicidal? Have they struggled with such issues in the past?
- 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)
