Harmony Psychological Services

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.

🌎 Happy Earth Day! 🌱Spending time in nature is beneficial for not only our physical health but also our mental health. O...
04/22/2026

🌎 Happy Earth Day! 🌱

Spending time in nature is beneficial for not only our physical health but also our mental health. One of my favorite ways to relieve stress is taking a walk outside.

For kids, teens, and adults, even small opportunities to be outside can:
✅ Reduce stress and anxiety
✅ Improve focus and attention
✅ Support emotional regulation
✅ Boost mood and energy

In a world full of screens and busy schedules, nature sets the pace and encourages us to slow down.

To celebrate Earth Day today, consider:
🌿 Taking a short walk outside (solo or as a family)
🌿 Noticing colors, sounds, and textures outside
🌿 Letting your child lead unstructured outdoor play
🌿 Taking in a few mindful breaths in fresh air

Caring for the Earth and caring for ourselves can go hand in hand. 💚

Do you feel stuck in daily screen time battles? If so, it’s not by accident.Today’s devices are designed to keep your ch...
04/21/2026

Do you feel stuck in daily screen time battles? If so, it’s not by accident.

Today’s devices are designed to keep your child or teen engaged on the screen, which makes setting and enforcing limits difficult.

Research highlights how increased screen use—especially at younger ages—can impact your child’s sleep, attention, and emotional well-being.

What helps the most is:
✅ Protecting sleep
✅ Creating predictable limits
✅ Prioritizing real-world experiences (like play and going outside)
✅ Staying consistent through pushback

The goal isn’t just less screen time: you’re helping your child build flexibility, frustration tolerance, and connection.

If your child struggles with transitions, attention, or emotional regulation, screen time can be even more difficult to manage. Support can make a real difference.

Did you know that the su***de rate is the highest in April, May, and June in the U.S.?Su***de prevention starts with con...
04/16/2026

Did you know that the su***de rate is the highest in April, May, and June in the U.S.?

Su***de prevention starts with connection.

Earlier this week, I presented a Signs of Su***de lesson at my school. I always enjoy presenting this lesson, because I know just how important it is for both kids and adults to feel confident in recognizing early warning signs and knowing how to respond.

Many children and teens won’t say, “I need help.” Instead, you might notice withdrawal, irritability, and/or sudden changes in mood, sleep, or behavior.

What matters the most:
✅ Notice the signs
✅ Ask directly (“Are you thinking about hurting yourself?”)
✅ Listen without judgment
✅ Stay calm and present
✅ Seek help for your child/teen

📞 Call, text, or chat 988 (Su***de & Crisis Lifeline)

Connection is a protective factor. Keep showing up.

If you need support navigating anxiety, depression, or mental health concerns, I offer therapy and consultation for children, adolescents, adults, and families.

***dePrevention



No IEP doesn't mean no support in school!As both a school psychologist and a child/adolescent psychologist, I've observe...
04/08/2026

No IEP doesn't mean no support in school!

As both a school psychologist and a child/adolescent psychologist, I've observed how students often fall through the cracks because families aren't informed about all their options.

✨A Section 504 Plan provides accommodations that help your child access learning. It can make a real difference, especially if your child has a disability and doesn't qualify for an IEP.

However, just like with an IEP, your child needs to go through the Section 504 process to see if they qualify for a 504 Plan.

When we remove barriers to learning, kids can demonstrate what they are capable of.

💌 If you're unsure what your child qualifies for, I can help you navigate the 504 or IEP processes.

A little Easter joy from my resident Easter bunnies, Clover and Poppy!🐰🥚Clover and Poppy occasionally make surprise appe...
04/05/2026

A little Easter joy from my resident Easter bunnies, Clover and Poppy!🐰🥚

Clover and Poppy occasionally make surprise appearances in my virtual sessions, bringing a bit of comfort and a lot of smiles.

To those who celebrate: wishing you and your family a peaceful, joy-filled Easter! 🌸

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?

If your child has ADHD, it can look like defiance.Not listening. Arguing. Ignoring “simple” tasks.But here’s what’s actu...
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.

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Potomac, MD
20854

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

Website

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

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