Kirk Burke-Hamilton, MSW, JD, LLM, LICSW, LCSW, LCSW-C

Owner & CEO of Hamilton Therapeutic Services, PLLC

Kirk is an empath and a highly sensitive person (HSP) who leverages his deep educational background and clinical experience to foster profound, non-superficial connections with his clients. His therapeutic philosophy is rooted in radical honesty and direct empowerment; he believes in telling his patients the truth and welcoming an open dialogue that allows for genuine transformation.

Background & Education

Born and raised in St. Catherine, Jamaica, Kirk moved to Pasadena, California, at age 15. After graduating from Pasadena High School, he earned his Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of California, Riverside. His early career focused on providing vital community support to children and families.

Driven by a commitment to ethics and cultural diversity, Kirk sought an education that matched his values, leading him to Howard University, where he earned his Master’s in Social Work in 2007. Recognizing a dual passion for clinical excellence and systemic advocacy, he further expanded his expertise by obtaining a Master’s in International Human Rights and International Law from American University, as well as a Juris Doctorate from Valparaiso University.

Clinical Expertise

Throughout a distinguished career spanning foster care, child welfare, juvenile justice, and community mental health, Kirk has developed a specialized focus in:

• Anxiety & Depression

• PTSD & Trauma Recovery

• ADHD & Adjustment Disorders

He utilizes a diverse, integrative toolkit of therapeutic modalities to meet the unique needs of each client, including:

• Somatic & Physiological Tools: Polyvagal Theory, Breathwork, and Mindfulness.

• Trauma & Evidence-Based Frameworks: EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), CFT, EFT, DBT, CBT, and TF-CBT.

Mission & Philosophy

As the leader of Hamilton Therapeutic Services, PLLC, Kirk is dedicated to maintaining a thriving practice that champions social justice and affordable mental health care. He advocates for a holistic view of health—one where mental wellness is inextricably linked to physical health and nutrition.

Kirk currently resides in the DMV area with his partner. When not in session, he finds balance through hiking, cooking, listening to classical music, and spending quality time with his family both in the United States and back home in Jamaica.