Family Therapy in Herndon, VA

I will assist you in a caring and professional manner to find realistic answers and solutions that make sense to you in your life, and allow you to more effectively manage each day. I bring over 20 years of experience working effectively with adults, children, families, and couples with a wide range of problems, from mild to severe in nature. My therapeutic approach is strength-based and practical. I draw from a number of different treatment approaches (including but not limited to: CBT, Humanistic, Family Systems, DBT) to most effectively address your presenting issues, reduce symptoms, and meet your goals in seeking treatment.

I believe that therapy is a place where meaningful dialogue is co-created and tailored to help individuals, couples, and families achieve their goals, maximize their potentials, and to heal emotionally. My clinical orientation is integrative and includes approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Mindfulness-based, and Humanistic therapies.

Seeking help and support is a step towards caring for yourself. Perhaps you just don't feel like yourself or are feeling overwhelmed. You're just doing the basics and floating through life. Maybe you experience intense moods. You're hurting and feel hopeless. You're just stuck. Parents, are you concerned about your child? Maybe they're starting to withdraw more or are struggling with school and friends.

I provide counseling services to adolescents, adults, and preteens. I see people for individual, family , and couples counseling. Services for individuals address the following conditions: depression; bipolar disorder (in conjunction with a psychiatrist); trauma and grief; disruptive behavior including anger problems; substance abuse; and work/professional problems involving mood or other behavioral problems.

Are you feeling stuck? Are you struggling to cope with life, a significant change or wanting to improve your relationships? Therapy can help facilitate personal growth, as well as foster connection and overall wellness in your life. My approach is focused on creating a safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space, to support desired growth and change. Within my practice, treatment is a collaborative process tailored to each individual's needs and goals. Finding a therapist with whom you feel understood and connected with is instrumental in achieving your goals. I would love to talk to determine if we could be a good match.

Your teen’s grades are terrible and she isolates in her room, your adopted child struggles to have any healthy relationships or you are drowning in work and family and can’t find a moment to breathe? I get it! Together we will begin the healing process. I listen, you vent, we laugh and there are tears. Slowly the weight feels less heavy and, one step at a time, hope and relief turn into peace and joy . It's scary, but it's worth it! I CAN help.

One of the key beliefs that I hold regarding therapy is that clients generally know what is best for them. Rather than telling clients what to do, I help explore options, loosen possiblities, examine potential consequences and empower clients to make decisions that will ultimately lead to healthy relationships. This is done in a supportive, respectful and collaborative environement.

"Does hardship make us stronger?" Not while you're experiencing the problem! How about "What can I do differently next time!" I moved 27 times by the age of 13 so I learned how to meet people. There are better ways to learn social skills! I furnish a direct but gentle approach suited for clients seeking improved functioning in school, relationships, jobs, and family . Let me help you learn how to make good decisions and experience success. Let's stop the hardship!

I am a psychologist, husband & parent. All of these roles and more inform my practice with the men, women, children/adolescents, and couples who work with me. My expertise in working with boys and adolescent males is well known, and I have developed treatment methods that are unique in that my clients report that I talk with them, give feedback, and share from my experiences. Under my care, the clinical experince may include important figures in your life, is creative, personal, relational, and in a beautiful setting. At PsychotherapyWorks I strive to understand you as a unique person, working with your specific needs, your hopes for wellbeing & satisfaction in living.

Welcome! I'm glad you are here. While I treat a wide range of clients, I specialize in working with children, teens, and young adults. I also offer support for parents, as sometimes the entire family feels the impact of what a child is experiencing. In a warm and inviting environment, we will work together to help you help you or your child develop coping strategies to foster personal growth and to see an improvement in the quality of life and relationships. My approach is primarily cognitive behavioral and solution focused. I also have additional training in play therapy techniques and believe in the therapeutic power of play.

TELETHERAPY 15 MIN FREE INTRO CONSULT: "She’ll tell you what your friends won’t... and that’s a good thing which results in your time and money well-spent. So glad I found a therapist who 'get's it'. As she always tells me... Your life is not a dress rehersal. It's real and each day matters!"

Marriage, relationships, PTSD, Trauma, anxiety, stress, depression. Creating an environment in which people safely express their feelings, learn to manage the stressors in their relationships and to meet their goals is an essential focus of my practice. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years experience in providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples and families. I have had specialized training and experience in the treatment of couples, trauma, PTSD, depression, and anxiety. I have also focused on helping individuals and couples whose relationships have suffered from intense conflicts, stressors and emotions. I am fluent in Spanish and a working knowledge of French.

My name is Hayley B. Sherwood, Ph.D. I am a Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Herndon, VA, specializing in child/adolescent, parenting, family , and women's issues. I work with many stay-at-home and working women who are trying to balance to demands of contemporary motherhood. My approach to psychotherapy is primarily from a family systems and psychodynamic perspective, and I favor a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment. As a result, I regularly consult with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, school personnel and other professionals regarding my client's care.