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Harmony Psychological Services

We provide individual and family therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families, as well as educational and parent/caregiver consultation.

We specialize in anxiety, ADHD, autism, behavior, executive functioning, and school challenges.

04/01/2026

⭐️ Happy Autism Acceptance Month!

Autism comes with incredible strengths. As a child and adolescent psychologist, I’ve been privileged to work with autistic children and families for almost 18 years.

Many autistic children and adults bring:
✨ deep focus on their interests
✨ strong pattern recognition
✨ honesty and authenticity
✨ unique ways of seeing and interacting with the world

Our role as parents, educators, and providers isn’t to make them more “typical,” but to help them thrive as they are.

That means supporting and honoring their differences and helping them recognize their strengths. When we understand what these differences are communicating, we can respond with more compassion and effectiveness.

Awareness matters. Acceptance matters more.

✨ If you’re looking for support that focuses on understanding your child, I’d love to help. Visit my website to learn more about my neurodiversity-affirming and strength-based practice:

www.harmonypsychological.com

03/30/2026

Yesterday, I taught my teenager to drive for the first time, and we were both initially terrified. 😅

Her hands were tense on the steering wheel and my heart was racing, but I stayed calm and coached her through everything, step by step. Even when she almost hit a parked car, I somehow kept my calm and told her to turn away, though admittedly, I nearly shouted, “stop!”

And by mid-lesson, something changed. My teenager started using positive self statements, and her confidence grew. She was still anxious, but she wanted to keep going.

Because anxiety doesn’t disappear right after we start something new: it decreases through experience, support, and practice. The goal is not to eliminate our anxiety but to feel empowered to manage it.

And sometimes what our kids need most is a calm nervous system beside them.

✨What’s something your child initially felt nervous about but was able to persevere with your support?

03/25/2026

If your child has ADHD, it can look like defiance.
Not listening. Arguing. Ignoring “simple” tasks.

But here’s what’s actually happening:

ADHD is a disconnect between knowing and doing. Even simple tasks such as brushing teeth, getting dressed, or starting homework require:
✅ starting (task initiation)
✅ staying focused (sustained attention)
✅ remembering steps (working memory)
✅ managing emotions (emotional regulation)

These are all executive function skills that your child is still developing. And for children and adolescents with ADHD, these skills are delayed.

So when you say, “Clean your room,” their brain hears: “Start something I can’t start.”

What helps and actually works:
✨ Make it visible: checklists, sticky notes, visual steps
✨ Make it short: 1- or 2-step directions
✨ Make it immediate: start together, don’t just tell them what to do
✨ Make it engaging: timers, races, games, music, novelty
✨ Make it predictable: routines reduce mental load

Most importantly, connection first.

⭐️ If you’re tired of power struggles and want strategies that actually work with your child’s brain, I can help.
DM me or visit the link in my bio to learn more about ADHD support.

03/23/2026

Do you ever feel like my bunny Clover on a Monday morning? Grumpy, disheveled, and questioning all life choices…🐰😑

Here are a few simple strategies to help children, teens, and adults start the week calmer:

1️⃣ Morning check-in: Take 2 to 3 deep breaths before leaving your bedroom.
2️⃣ One small win first: Tackle one simple task to build momentum.
3️⃣ Move your body: Stretch, walk, or hop (like Clover!) to shake off grumpiness.
4️⃣ Keep routines: Consistency helps everyone feel grounded.

✨You don’t have to tackle everything at once: start with one small step.

Struggling with rough mornings or big emotions?
📧 Reach out to me set up a free consultation.

03/20/2026

Happy first day of spring! 🌸

Time to go outside again, store your winter clothes, and go touch grass…just as your kids say. 😆🌱

Did you know that research shows that sunlight exposure stimulates the production of serotonin in your brain, which boosts your mood? ☀️

Spending time in green spaces (yes, even literally touching grass) has been linked to more mindfulness, reduced anxiety, and improved overall mental well-being. 🌿

New season. New energy. 🌱

Comment below with how you’ll soak up some spring today! 🌷

03/18/2026

School anxiety is real.
School refusal is distress, not defiance.

As a school psychologist, I frequently observe how stressful the school environment can be for some kids: academic pressure, bullying, social dynamics, and sensory overwhelm…it’s a lot for a nervous system to handle.

Even when I’m walking through the hallways during between-class transitions, it can feel like playing a real-life game of Crossy Road. Dodging people, noise coming from every direction…trying not to get overwhelmed before you even make it to class.

When a child refuses school, it’s not because they’re being difficult. It’s often because they’re overwhelmed.

Underneath school refusal, you might see:
✏️Anxiety that’s hard to express in words
✏️ Fear of failure or embarrassment
✏️ Social stress, isolation, or bullying/feeling unsafe
✏️ Burnout or masking from trying to hold it together all day

In my practice, I support families by:
✅ Collaborating closely with schools to create realistic, supportive plans
✅ Using CBT to help children understand and manage anxious thoughts and feelings
✅ Coaching parents through SPACE to reduce accommodations that reinforce anxiety while increasing supportive responses

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. If your child is struggling to get to school, with the right support, there is a path forward. I’ve seen it. 🤍

📩 Contact me to create a plan to support your child in returning to school with more confidence and less anxiety.

03/11/2026

If you’re a parent navigating school support or a provider supporting a parent, you may have heard some of these IEP (Individualized Education Program) myths.

As a school psychologist who has attended thousands of IEP meetings, I hear these myths all the time, and they often create unnecessary stress or confusion for parents and families.

Here are three common ones:

1️⃣ Your child can only qualify for an IEP if they’re struggling or failing academically
2️⃣ An IEP is the only way to receive support at school
3️⃣ Having an IEP means your child will automatically be pulled out of the classroom

The reality is that there are many ways in which schools provide support, and your child’s plan should be individualized based on their needs.

When you understand your options, you’re better able to advocate for your child.

✨ Save this post for the next time you have questions about IEPs

💬 If you need help navigating the IEP or 504 processes, contact me to schedule an educational consultation

03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day! 🌸

As a mother, sister, daughter, educator, and woman business owner, I’m grateful to be surrounded by the strength and care that women bring to families, communities, and our next generation.

In my work with children and adolescents, I feel so lucky to be able to support girls as they grow into confident young women who feel heard and valued for who they are. 💛

Take a moment today to share with a woman or girl in your life about something you admire about her. Your words can stay with someone longer than you realize. ✨

03/04/2026

At my local library the other day, I came across a cube with feeling words on each side in multiple languages. I loved it so much and snapped a photo, because it captured something I frequently share in therapy:

✨ Emotions are universal. Using language to label our emotions helps us better understand ourselves and reduces our emotional overwhelm. This ultimately leads to better emotional control.

When we expand our emotional vocabulary, we also expand our regulation, connection, and self-awareness.

And I also love that this cube reflected that emotions exist across cultures, languages, and families. The words sound different, but the experience of being human connects us all.

💾 Save this post as a reminder to practice labeling feelings this week.

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11325 Seven Locks Road Suite 290
Potomac, MD
20854

Opening Hours

Monday	9:15am - 2:30pm
	4pm - 6pm
Wednesday	9:15am - 2:30pm
	4pm - 6pm

Website

http://www.harmonypsychological.com/, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/sharon-huang-potomac-md/1459659

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