Office Location
Silver Spring, MD just outside Washington, DC
Getting Here
8609 2nd Avenue, Suite 307B Silver Spring, MD 20910
Parking
Street parking is usually available on 2nd Ave. The meters are one hour in front of the building, and for two hours on the other side of the street.
Garage parking is around the corner in the Cameron Street Garage. The closest entrance is on Fenwick Lane and 1st Ave.
Parking is free on Sundays. Any other day, remember to pay the meter.
If you need a more accessible parking space under the building, please let me know in advance and I will try to arrange it.
Public Transportation
Silver Spring metro stop on the red line is 0.3 miles away.
Exit on the south side of the station, on the other side of Colesville from the transit center
Head northeast on Colesville Rd, turn left on 2nd Ave, and office building will be on the right.
Heading up 2nd Ave is a long uphill.
Bus lines nearby
Ride On bus lines 1, 4, 5, 11, 28 stop on 2nd Ave close to the building
Ride On bus line 18 stops on Spring St south of 2nd Ave
Layers of protection against airborne contagion
Environmental precautions in my office
Air purifier is kept running.
Exhaust fan in window improves air circulation.
Windows can be opened if needed.
CO2 monitor is used to keep ventilation at healthy standards.
Visits are spaced at least 15 minutes apart to allow for air re-circulation.
My own precautions
I stay up to date with flu and COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters as recommended by the CDC for my age.
I take COVID-19 rapid tests weekly whether or not I have symptoms.
If I feel sick, I will cancel or offer an online visit.
If I have allergy symptoms, I will wear a mask and take a COVID-19 rapid test the day of the session.
Masking
You may choose whether or not we wear masks in my office IF
you have had a COVID-19 vaccination or booster within the last six months
you have no respiratory or allergy symptoms at all.
You must wear a mask in my office if you have any respiratory symptoms or do not have a recent vaccination/booster.
Masks are optional in the office suite and waiting room that I share with other therapists.
If you feel sick, please cancel or ask me for an online visit.
Check out more photos of the space
High weight capacity couch for talk-based therapy
Massage table, complete with 3 inches of memory foam and table warmer
High weight capacity massage table
My office door
Fidgets and an air purifier are next to the couch.
Every therapy office needs tissues and hand sanitizer
Comfort is important - a fuzzy blanket, huggable squish, and velvety weighted heart are on the couch for you.
Art from my office - the vagus nerve and organs it affects
Art from my office - the flowers and vase agree that you are enough
Art from my office - "Full Bloom" by Kathryn Hack of a joyfully fat woman filled with flowers
Citrine crystal tree on my windowsill
All gender bathroom for all humans, with a grab bar inside.
Our waiting room has tissues and a copy of "Gender Heroes"
Our entry table has brochures for trans resources
Pride flags overlook our kitchenette
Bulletin board in our kitchenette
Accessibility
Getting to the office from the street
An elevator is available to reach our 3rd floor office. There are no stairs between the sidewalk and the office door.
There’s a beveled threshold to enter the office from the elevator.
Within the office suite
Door and hallway widths are ADA compliant.
There are tight turns to get to the bathroom. Check the office tour video for an idea of how your mobility device will work.
The gender-neutral bathroom has grab bars available, but wheelchairs might not fit inside. Check the office tour video if you’re not sure whether it will work for you.
All area rugs are low profile.
Other accessibility notes
There is no policy on scents in the shared office suite/waiting room, but I do not use scents in my office.
The air purifier and exhaust fan in my office create white noise, but can be adjusted on request.
Wheelchair accessible entry from the street to the office door.
Tour the office suite
Finding the Office
My building can be a bit of a maze! Here’s how to find me.
The address is 8609 2nd Avenue, Suite 307B
Once you’re here, look for the large arch for 8609. Walk under the arch into the private parking area.
Elevator 2 will be on your right and a staircase on your left. Take either of those to floor 3.
Suite 307B will be on your left as you exit the elevator, or on your right after one flight of stairs.
If you have any trouble with the elevator, call or text me at 301-818-0707
