Samantha (Sammy Kirk) Kirk
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I work with women experiencing anxiety and self-doubt, and I specialize in IFS and trauma treatments. Schedule a free consult with me today.
Do you have a sense that something about your childhood is affecting you as an adult? Maybe you can put your finger on exactly what it is, or maybe you are just seeing patterns in your life & relationships that have you wondering if there’s something deeper behind it. Past therapy experiences may have been helpful in some ways, but you seem to keep getting stuck. It feels like anxiety and self-doubt are the ones controlling the direction of your life, not what is true and authentic to you. You’re ready to address these things at the source, so you can finally quiet your inner critic and regain control of your life. I specialize in helping women understand the deeper roots of their anxiety, self-doubt, & low self-esteem in order to create genuine, long-lasting changes in their lives. I welcome humor, big emotions, and f-bombs—this is about creating a space that feels helpful for you. We’ll use various methods, including IFS and mindfulness, to help you reach your goals. Therapy with me is a place where you can feel safe exploring both new and old hurts; better understanding and slowly beginning to heal the various parts of you: the parts that are overwhelmed, stuck, angry, hurt, or on guard. Visit my website to schedule a free consultation to decide if I’m the right therapist for you (sammykirktherapy.com)
Practice hours (EST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Burnout
- Depression
- Perfectionism
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Esteem
- Trauma
- Women's Issues
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Brainspotting
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
Location
Accommodations
Getting around
- Elevators
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$205per session
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-pocket
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
LCSW
VA Board of Social Work
0904012784, Virginia
LICSW
MA Board of Social Work
123341, Massachusetts
LICSW
DC Board of Social Work
LC200001574, District of Columbia
Certificates
IFS Level 1
IFS Institute
Everyone has unique parts that come up every day. Angry parts, scared parts, critical parts, procrastinator parts, people-pleasing parts, and funny parts are a few common examples. Together we can explore how these parts got to be the way they are and why they do what they do. The reason why these parts do what they do is often not what we initially thought! IFS comes with the understanding that all parts have good intentions. I have received training through the IFS Institute.
Phase 1 and Phase 2 Brainspotting
Brainspotting Trainings
Brainspotting was discovered by an EMDR therapist who noticed that "where you look affects how you feel." By noticing activation (intense feelings, body sensations, etc.) in one's body and visual field, the therapist and client can work to better process memories and experiences that are connected to less conscious parts of the brain. It can sound a little strange at first, but it allows one to connect to feelings that are a little more difficult to access through traditional talk therapy.
Education
Boston College
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2018
I specialized in trauma (particularly complex and childhood trauma) and received a specialized certificate in this area.
Publications
Emotion Regulation, Social Competence, and Maladjustment: Emotion regulation skills and their social and behavioral correlates.
2013, SRCD, 10.13140/2.1.1100.5127
See publicationIgnoring Children’s Emotions: Preliminary validation of a novel ignoring scale incorporated into the CCNES.
2013, SRCD, 10.13140/2.1.3001.0562
See publication