Meet the Team
At Sage House Therapy there is no one-size-fits-all in our approach. We know each person is unique, which is why our clinicians are specially trained to combine traditional talk therapy with Art Therapy, Play Therapy, and Sand tray Therapy. We believe in the mind-body connection and incorporate techniques such as mindfulness, somatic awareness and meditation when it aligns with a client’s individual needs. Our clinicians are also trained in the latest evidence-based therapy techniques, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), which have allowed our clients to see significant and lasting change in their therapy work. Our clinicians also specialize in the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, a powerful framework to help clients explore feelings and gain greater insight into their behavior and thought patterns.
Kirsten Ashey
MA, ATR, Resident in Counseling
Kirsten is a Resident in Counseling and Registered Art Therapist who works with children and teens ages 3+. She is an independent contractor at Sage House who provides in-person therapy and is an in-network provider with AnthemBCBS and an out of network providers for some other insurance companies.
Amber Etienne-Best
MPS, ATR-P, LGAT
Amber recently graduated with her MPS in Art Therapy and is a Licensed Graduate Art Therapist (LGAT) in DC. She works as an independent contractor at Sage House, providing support to children, teens, and adults. She currently offers virtual therapy sessions to DC-based clients and will be expanding services in the coming months to in-person sessions at our Arlington office.
Nicole Fisher
Graduate Student Intern
Nicole (Nikki) Fisher is a third year graduate student at George Washington University in the M.A. Nikki works with children, teens, and adults, providing in-person art therapy, play therapy and talk therapy/counseling services. She is under the supervision of a supervisor at GWU and at Sage House Counseling & Art Therapy.
Sarah Barakat
Graduate Student Intern
Sarah Barakat is a graduate student at The George Washington University in the M.A. Art Therapy Program. She works with children, teens, and young adults, providing in-person art, play and talk therapy/counseling sessions. Sarah is under the Supervision of a supervisor at GWU and at Sage House Counseling & Art Therapy.
