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.
Grace Stichter
MA, ATR-P, Resident in Counseling
Grace is a Resident in Counseling and Provisional Registered Art Therapist who works as an independent contractor at Sage House providing services to children and teens. Grace has several years of experience with kids and teens, specializing in anxiety, depression, suicidal/self harming thoughts, trauma and life transitions.
Gariné Achikian
Graduate Student Intern
Gariné Achikian is a third-year student at The George Washington University, where they are earning a Master's in Art Therapy. Gariné provides reduced-fee therapy services to children, teens and adults under the supervision of Sage House Counseling & Art Therapy and GWU supervisors.
