Kristin Hood, LCSW - C, MD | Psychotherapist

About Kristin Hood

Focus areas

Anxiety

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Brainspotting

Somatic

Exposure Response Prevention

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Kristin Hood

As a social worker and trauma therapist, I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, OCD, addiction, and spiritual struggles rooted in limiting beliefs and challenging situations. Together, we can work toward understanding and regulating your nervous system, making peace with your past, and developing a deeper sense of your values and where you want to go in life, while incorporating trauma therapy and mindfulness skills along the way. Finding the right therapist means feeling safe enough to speak about issues that can otherwise leave you feeling alone and isolated, and that's what I hope to offer you. I bring acceptance and warmth into our sessions, which helps us start to let go of old defense mechanisms and open up to new ways of being and understanding ourselves. That's the work we'll do together, and I look forward to it.

What should a new client know about working with you?

DISCLAIMER: We are not able to accept Medicare or Medicaid plans at this time. I became a therapist after seeing how powerful my own healing work has been. Recognizing what has informed our past and our sense of self, and finding healing ways to move beyond them, is such a powerful gift that we all have the ability to access. Having gone through this work myself, I can empathize with the struggles that come up for you, and I honor that everyone moves at the pace that is right for them and their nervous system. I bring warmth, curiosity, and acceptance into each session, recognizing that you are exactly where you need to be in this moment.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Building a strong therapeutic bond is one of the most important elements of healing work, and it is something I care deeply about creating with you. I work to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where it feels safe to explore all aspects of yourself. Our sessions are trauma-informed and person-centered, and often incorporate connection and humor when it feels appropriate. Together, we work through limiting beliefs and old wounds using Brainspotting, parts work, and emotion regulation skills. Brainspotting utilizes eye positions and body sensations to help you process material at a deeper level than talk therapy alone, while emotion regulation skills come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), along with other Mindfulness and somatic approaches. When you understand your nervous system, and how the stories you tell yourself affect it, you can find the areas of change that move you from surviving to thriving. I also incorporate Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), along with ACT, to help you build more tolerance and ease with uncertainty if you struggle with obsessions and compulsions.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Women's Mental Health Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Depression

Psychotherapy

Office location

Kristin Hood, LCSW - C also offers online video visits for patients

SOL Mental Health - DMV

400 E Pratt St, Ste 800, Baltimore, MD 21202

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Education and background

Practice names

SOL Mental Health - DMV

Education and training

University of Maryland, Baltimore County, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1558099606

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Kristin Hood?

Generally, Kristin Hood has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Kristin Hood's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Kristin Hood accepting new patients?

Kristin Hood generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Kristin Hood's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Kristin Hood accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Kristin Hood online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Kristin Hood using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Kristin Hood work with?

Kristin Hood works with SOL Mental Health - DMV.

Where is Kristin Hood's office located?

Kristin Hood has 8 office locations, including in Silver Spg, Annapolis, Frederick, Ste 800, Gaithersburg, Baltimore, and Columbia, view full addresses on Kristin Hood's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Kristin Hood?

Kristin Hood frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Kristin Hood on their profile.