Last edited 08/26/2024

Headshot of Kelsey Averbukh Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Kelsey Averbukh

She / Her / Hers

Accepting New Clients
Online in Maryland
Headshot of Kelsey Averbukh Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Identifies As
She / Her / HersWomanSecularLiving with a chronic disease, Living with an autoimmune disease
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Specialties
Specializes in
AnxietyLife transitionsStress
General Expertise
DepressionRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemADHDChronic illnessFamily issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Self HarmTraumaPeer Relationships
Treatment Approaches
Person-Centered TherapyTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual Therapy
Serves Ages
Adults (25-65)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
AetnaCignaUnitedHealthCare (UHC)CareFirst
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
First Session:$250
Individual Therapy:$200
Professional Background
LicensureMaryland, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LC10992
Education
Johns Hopkins University, Master of Science, Clinical Counseling, 2018
Towson University, Bachelor of Science, Psychology, 2015
Work HistoryI have worked in the mental health field for 10 years now and have had the honor of working in many settings from intensive outpatient to a cooperative member led non-profit to private practice. These opportunities have given me experience working with young children to older adults and even families. I'm all about empowering individuals to discover their inner strength and building healthy relationships with themselves and those around them. Whether you're grappling with the strains of daily stress, wrestling with anxiety, or the rollercoaster of life's transitions, I am here to provide unwavering support. First sessions are all about getting to know you, what got you to where you are right now, figuring where you want to be, and giving you the space you need to trust me (I get it! This is hard!). You can expect that we'll put in the foundational work to build a strong therapist - client relationship and collaborate all along your mental health journey to reach your goals. I like to use a combination of treatment types with my clients in order to be flexible to their current needs. I take a client centered, trauma informed approach first and incorporate strategies from CBT to uncover which patterns of thinking are unhelpful and help challenge you to build and incorporate new skills into your everyday life in a way that feels right. I work well with clients developing their sense of self as emerging young adults trying to figure out this season of life and with clients working on establishing healthy boundaries in many of their relationships whether that be in a platonic, romantic, or in family dynamic. Often times, when starting here, we'll uncover why it has been difficult up until this point and how we can work together to see change in a way that feels best for you. While I take a client led approach, after building a strong therapist - client relationship, I am not afraid to push you to some limits that may feel uncomfortable in the moment, but that are important for your growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Kelsey Averbukh, LCPC, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.