Kyle Wehrend (he, him, his), LICSW, LCSW-C

Not currently accepting new clients

Clinical Degree: Master of Social Work - University of Georgia

Expertise: Internal Family Systems therapy, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness & Self-compassion, Therapy for Men

IFS training: Level 1

Discover Your Best Self

“Keep walking, though there’s no place to get to. Don’t try to see through the distances.
That’s not for human beings. Move within, but don’t move the way fear makes you move.” - Rumi

How I Can Help

The driving passion of my life has been human connection. This is evident in every aspect of who I am and what I do for a living. I value other peoples’ perspectives and appreciate authentic connection with people from a wide range of experiences.

As a therapist, I hope to broaden the notion of how therapy can look and feel. In session, I seek to provide a safe, warm, nonjudgmental space where you can come and be seen and valued for who you really are. My style adapts to your needs in the moment and varies from deeply focused and engaged to gently supportive to ridiculous and playful. Just as in life, I feel that therapy can be enhanced by a certain amount of levity, so I tend to incorporate art, movement, play, humor and profanity to facilitate communication of the full range of emotions.

I seek to move away from the notion of therapist as the expert and instead assume the role of trusted companion in the process of self-discovery and radical self-acceptance. For this reason, I rely heavily on Mindfulness, Self-compassion and the Internal Family Systems model to support you in your unique process of reacquainting with your true Self. I feel strongly that each individual already contains the potential to care for and heal themselves.

~ Kyle Wehrend

Kyle has a Masters Degree in Social Work and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Georgia. He is licensed to practice psychotherapy in Washington, DC and Maryland. In his 15 years of being a social worker in GA and DC, he has worked with a diverse population of clients from adults struggling with chronic homelessness, mental illness and substance abuse to adolescent clients in a school-based environment. He is also a returned Peace Corps volunteer who served two years in Peru and is fluent in Spanish.

Ready to get Started?
Call us at 301-960-8960 for a short chat with our Client Care Coordinator, who is available weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM. You can also fill out the contact form and we will get back to you.

What People Are Saying…

“Kyle is very authentic - all that he does grows out of his own practice and study. That is a very cool aspect of him. He is a person that is comfortable with himself and has a sense of humor too.”

— Jennifer Virgo, LICSW

“Kyle is very unique in his vision for both IFS and racial equity work. Kyle is one of my go-to colleagues for my own reflection, introspection, and questions. I trust his clinical insights.”

— Jessica Cates-Bristol, LICSW

“Kyle is really skilled in IFS and is passionate and motivated to bring that modality into his work. Kyle is a really nice person, and easy to connect with. Accountable. Open. I highly recommend him.”

— Angelica Garcia-Ditta, LICSW