A Bit About Me

I’m Dr. Brianna Kinsey, and I work with children, adolescents, and adults who present with a variety of mental health and neurodivergent conditions. My practice is deeply rooted in affirming care that ensures clients’ unique experiences and needs are respected and validated. I believe that the cornerstone of effective therapy is establishing a strong therapeutic alliance characterized by empathy, non-judgment, and a deep understanding of each client’s patterns. With this foundation, I work with clients collaboratively to help them achieve their goals and engage in life in a way that feels authentic and consistent with their needs.

My approach is integrative and psychodynamic, drawing from client-centered, trauma-informed, and evidence-based techniques to support clients throughout their journeys. I am trained in several modalities, including Play Therapy, DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), the DIR Model (Developmental Individual-Differences & Relationship Model), and ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy). I work with children at all stages of development, addressing a wide range of psychological concerns, including trauma, academic stress, and issues related to identity and sexuality.

Brianna Kinsey, Psy.D.

My Clinical Practice Areas

  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • Identity Development
  • Emotion Regulation
  • Distress Tolerance
  • Life Changes/Transitions

My Education & Training

I earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Spelman College. I then earned a master’s and doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology with a Child and Family Emphasis from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University in San Francisco. I completed my APA Accredited Doctoral Internship at the Community Services Institute in Springfield, MA, where I provided outreach psychotherapy services to children, young adults, and adults within the underserved community. I finished a two-year post-doctorate training at a community-based program in the DC area, where I engaged in school-based therapy with children and psychodynamic trauma-informed therapy with high school students, young adults, and adults via in-person and teletherapy.

Where I Practice

I primarily work in our McLean office as a Resident in Psychology under the supervision of Dr. Maria Zimmitti and Dr. Kaitlyn Tiplady. In our Georgetown office, I am a registered Psychology Associate working under the supervision of Dr. Zimmitti and Dale Sorcher, LCSW, LCSW-C.