Mina Kirkova, LCSW-C
Individual Therapy and Counseling for Adults
in Phoenix, Maryland
ABOUT MINA KIRKOVA, LCSW-C
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) with more than 20 years of clinical experience providing counseling and psychotherapy.
My private practice in Phoenix, Maryland focuses on individual therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, grief and loss, relationship concerns, life transitions, self-esteem difficulties, chronic illness, and other challenges affecting emotional well-being.
I believe effective therapy begins with understanding each person as an individual. Your history, relationships, strengths, challenges, and goals are unique, and your treatment should reflect that.
MY APPROACH TO THERAPY
I provide a supportive and individualized approach to psychotherapy.
Together, we can identify the concerns affecting your life, explore patterns in your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships, and develop practical strategies that support meaningful and sustainable change.
Depending on your needs and goals, I may incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, mindfulness, meditation, breathing and relaxation techniques, and other approaches.
My goal is to provide a space where you can speak openly, better understand yourself and your experiences, and work toward changes that are meaningful in your everyday life.
LICENSURE
I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C*) in private practice in Phoenix, Maryland.
The LCSW-C is Maryland's independent clinical social work license and requires graduate-level education, supervised clinical experience, and successful completion of the required licensing examination.
EDUCATION
- MSW (Masters of Social Work), Portland State University, OR
- MA (International Studies), University of Oregon, OR
- BA (Sociology and Anthropology), Linfield College, OR
- AA (International Studies and Russian), Ricks College, ID
MY BACKGROUND
I came to study in the US on a full four-year college scholarship when I was 17. I left my family 10.000 miles away, in Bulgaria. I graduated with honors from a top private college (Linfield, OR) and later completed two Masters degrees with a 4.0 GPA. After working at a few counseling centers and gaining sufficient clinical experience, I opened my private practice in Maryland in 2012 and have been happily practicing since then.
I came to study in the US on a full four-year college scholarship when I was 17. I left my family 10.000 miles away, in Bulgaria. I graduated with honors from a top private college (Linfield, OR) and later completed two Masters degrees with a 4.0 GPA. After working at a few counseling centers and gaining sufficient clinical experience, I opened my private practice in Maryland in 2012 and have been happily practicing since then.
MINDFULNESS, YOGA, AND MEDITATION
Mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and time in nature have been important parts of my personal life for many years.
These practices have strengthened my appreciation for self-awareness, balance, stress reduction, and the connection between emotional and physical well-being.
When appropriate for a client's interests and treatment goals, I may also incorporate mindfulness, breathing, relaxation, or guided-imagery techniques into therapy.
MY FAMILY
My husband is a music theory Professor at Towson University. We have two wonderful home-schooled children. Our extended families live in our home country, Bulgaria (Eastern Europe). Every summer we go to the beautiful island of Kauai where we love swimming with the giant Hawaiian turtles, chasing double rainbows, hiking, river kayaking, and snorkeling in the coral reefs.
ADULT THERAPY IN PHOENIX, MARYLAND
I provide individual counseling and psychotherapy for adults at my private practice in Phoenix, Maryland.
My office is convenient to Hunt Valley, Jacksonville, Sparks, Cockeysville, Timonium, Towson, and surrounding Baltimore County communities.
Virtual therapy may also be available for adults who are physically located in Maryland at the time of their session.
QUESTIONS ABOUT STARTING THERAPY?
If you are considering therapy, you are welcome to contact me to ask about current availability and whether my practice may be a good fit for your needs.
Mina Kirkova, MA, MSW, LCSW-C
Adult Counseling and Psychotherapy
Phoenix, Maryland
(443) 322-6552
mina@minacounseling.com
Adult Counseling and Psychotherapy
Phoenix, Maryland
(443) 322-6552
mina@minacounseling.com
Mina Kirkova, MA, MSW, LCSW-C
Individual Therapy and Counseling for Adults in Phoenix, Maryland
