What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“I feel so very fortunate to have him as my therapist. A perfect fit. He seems thorough, professional, experienced and yet very approachable and sincere/authentic. I look forward to opening up truthfully about all of my issues to him and feel confident that he will be able to truly help me live a more joyous life. Which is all I want to do which includes being a better, healthier, well balanced person who lives with purpose and kindness and has peace.
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Less than 1 year ago
“I feel like I could have checked all the boxes. I've had some experience with therapists before and he is the best by far. Maybe it's just his style meshing with mine, but it works!”
More than 1 year ago
About Kirby Wohlander
Focus areas
Stress Management
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Gestalt
Eclectic
Psychodynamic
EMDR
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Identity
Gender
MaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Kirby Wohlander
Hello, my name is Kirby Wohlander, and I've been in the field for more than 40 years. I hold a Master's in Social Work from San Diego State University. I use a warm, inviting, strengths-based, sometimes humorous, skill-teaching approach, helping people learn the skills they need to cope with, manage, and eliminate their symptoms. Most clients who come in are seeking help with symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. With anxiety, we examine current sources of stress and work with anxiety management skills and tools to quickly bring relief. Regarding depression, we explore underlying causes while using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify negative thought patterns. Together, we strive to help clients become more positive, optimistic, and hopeful about their future. I have seen much success using these approaches.
Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in 2018, I have done-and continue to do-a lot of trauma work, helping people who have been abused, neglected, and/or have PTSD. I have also worked in an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program and am familiar with addiction-recovery issues, 12-Step programs, Smart Recovery, and the ways these challenges impact families and relationships.
I ran family service programs for the military for about five years and have a solid understanding of military culture and the challenges of military life, especially in the Navy with its long deployments. Over the years, working with people seeking outpatient mental health services, such as those who might come to Grow, I have done much work with high-functioning individuals including teachers, nurses, engineers, physicians, professors, other mental health professionals, students, and those in various other fields.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I see therapy as a collaborative effort. I welcome and encourage feedback about our sessions, often asking every few meetings, how the client feels the work is going, and if it is helping them. I want every client to feel heard, understood, supported and safe. My approach is to build a picture of the client's life, and to see things, especially the difficult ones, through their eyes. We can then examine how and why they see things as they do, and explore new ways of perceiving and experiencing what is happening to them. Through this process, and the skill acquisition mentioned above, it is hoped that the client will come to understand themselves, and their situation in new ways. Clients often leave each session with new things to try, a new way of seeing something, or a fresh understanding of a past event that provides them with both insight and relief in the present.
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More information on payments and coverage
Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- San Diego State University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1407279656
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
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I feel so very fortunate to have him as my therapist. A perfect fit. He seems thorough, professional, experienced and yet very approachable and sincere/authentic. I look forward to opening up truthfully about all of my issues to him and feel confident that he will be able to truly help me live a more joyous life. Which is all I want to do which includes being a better, healthier, well balanced person who lives with purpose and kindness and has peace.
Less than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I feel like I could have checked all the boxes. I've had some experience with therapists before and he is the best by far. Maybe it's just his style meshing with mine, but it works!
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
How soon can I make an appointment with Kirby Wohlander?
Generally, Kirby Wohlander has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Kirby Wohlander's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Kirby Wohlander accepting new patients?
Kirby Wohlander generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Kirby Wohlander's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Kirby Wohlander accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Kirby Wohlander online?
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What practice does Kirby Wohlander work with?
Kirby Wohlander works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Kirby Wohlander?
Kirby Wohlander frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Kirby Wohlander on their profile.
What languages does Kirby Wohlander speak?
Kirby Wohlander speaks English.