Meet Kelsey homonai, lcsw-C
Therapy for anxiety, life transitions, and coping skills in Bethesda, Maryland
It’s time to invest in yourself to gain a deeper understanding of who you are, heal from past learning, and open up new ways of living through skill building and emotion regulation.
I want you to truly hear this:
You are not broken and you don’t need to be “fixed.”
At the core of my approach to therapy is a belief that you are the expert on you.
And I can’t wait to know you.
In fact, we probably aren’t all that different. Women trying our best to be the best we can be for the people we care most about. What’s getting in the way, though? Your loud thoughts that won’t stop. The mental load you can’t seem to get your partner to share. Maybe it’s the stress of the world, or maybe it’s simply behaviors that are no longer serving you. Whatever the reason for seeking out therapy, we will work together to understand all the parts of you and build on your strengths to reach your goals.
If you are unsure if you are ready to get started, click below and enjoy clearing your mind, then come back and give me a call.
How I work
Central to my therapeutic approach is balancing acceptance and change.
Therapy styles can often fall into one of two categories: acceptance focused and change focused. Acceptance based therapy can prioritize talking about the past while leaving out tangible tools for growth. Change based approaches focus on all the ways you need to change without taking the time to understand and appreciate who you are and why you are struggling.
My standard of practice is to hold space for both.
Acceptance - building a relationship in therapy to understand who you are, what problems you are facing, and what is most important in your life. Change - identifying the tools and strategies that align with your values and needs, practicing them together, and paving a new path forward.
Therapy with me is…
01 Collaborative
We are a team working toward your goals together. I ask that clients come to session prepared with topics they’d like to explore, and I will provide support in processing, practicing skills, and managing life.
02 Individualized
This is your treatment, and I will be intentional when considering the best ways to support you. My training in skills based treatments equips me to support each client as a unique person.
03 Rewarding
As you learn more about yourself and practice the tools taught in therapy, you will experience positive and consistent change in your life.
specializing in:
Anxiety
Life Transitions
Coping Skills
My background
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ExRP)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Behavioral Parent Training (BPT)
Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT)
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Master of Social Work (University of Pittsburgh)
Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (Maryland #21648)
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I have worked in the following environments with children, adolescents, and adults:
Child Protect Services supporting parental mental health and parenting skills. I hold no judgments of my clients and enjoy seeing the life changing impact therapeutic support can have.
Inpatient therapist providing clinical treatment to patients and families. Big emotions create scary thoughts and behaviors. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts or urges, you are safe to share and explore these with me, without the fear that I will immediately hospitalize you.
Outpatient therapist providing individuals with support and skills training tailored to their wants and needs. Forming a therapeutic relationship through weekly sessions with my clients grants us both the proven benefits of connection.
Skills group leader providing didactic sessions to teach and practice skills for regulation, mindfulness, and relationships. I bring group teaching experience to my clients for an individualized approach to growth and learning.
