Explore more than just conventional talk therapy.
ACT, Exposure & DBT skills for moms in Bethesda, Maryland
You’re ready for a new approach to therapy.
Maybe you’ve been to therapy before but felt like it stayed on the surface or turned into just another place to vent. My approach goes deeper than talk therapy. We will be focusing on meaningful, lasting change through a strong therapeutic relationship. We work collaboratively, with you leading the way and me supporting you with proven practices that fit your goals and needs. It’s not about fixing you, but about helping you reconnect with your strength, clarity, and capacity for growth.
The evidence based practices I use
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What it is: Dialectical Behavior Therapy is a structured, skills-based approach designed to help you manage intense emotions, navigate relationships with more ease, and feel more grounded in yourself. It was originally created for women dealing with emotional dysregulation and has since helped many women reclaim balance and clarity in their lives.
How it may show up in your therapy: You may learn practical tools to respond to emotional overwhelm, set boundaries, and build more fulfilling relationships. We’ll work on staying present, coping with distress without spiraling, and tuning into your own inner wisdom—especially in situations where you may have felt lost, dismissed, or too much. -
What it is: Exposure Therapy is a step-by-step approach to facing fears, anxiety, or past traumas with compassion and care. It helps reduce avoidance behaviors that may be keeping you stuck—especially in areas where your safety, voice, or autonomy have felt compromised.
How it may show up in your therapy: You and I might gently explore situations or memories that feel overwhelming, building a sense of safety as you face them. Whether it’s reclaiming your sense of power in your body, breaking free from old fears, or unlearning patterns of silence, this work is paced with your comfort and healing at the center. -
What it is: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps you build a life rooted in your values, even when emotional pain or self-doubt show up. It invites you to make room for your full experience as a woman—your grief, your power, your joy—without getting stuck in struggle or perfectionism.
How it may show up in your therapy: We’ll work on identifying what truly matters to you and gently loosening the grip of harsh inner critics or limiting beliefs. You’ll learn to be present, honor your emotions, and take meaningful steps toward a life that reflects your truth—not just the roles or expectations placed on you.
Ultimately, what matters most is this:
No matter what you're going through, we will find a way to grow through it together. Let’s work together virtually, or in Bethesda, Maryland.
Am I the right for you?
Kelsey is a good fit for you if you…
Want someone who accepts you, listens to understand, and has a nonjudgmental approach
Are needing someone to teach and challenge you in the name of growth, values, and self empowerment
Notice internal factors, such as your thoughts, emotions and your behaviors are overwhelming you
Find memories and experiences from the past are still present and in the way of you enjoying life now
Are wanting to balance processing and changing with someone who gets it
Here, your journey is understood.
Questions?
FAQs
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I do not provide comprehensive DBT through Simply Skillful Therapy. If you are seeking a comprehensive program, please reach out and I can connect you with one.
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Not rigidly. For our sessions to be most effective, I encourage you to come prepared with topics or concerns you’d like to explore. I will come prepared to listen, support you, offer strategies when appropriate.
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Then let’s do it! At the foundation of my work is the belief that our connection is the most powerful tool. If you are seeking a place to express yourself, or a supportive and objective third party, I am ready to sit with you and listen.
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