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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.

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! 🎄

We are closed today (12/24) and tomorrow (12/25) for the holiday.

May today and tomorrow bring moments of calm, connection, and kindness, whether that looks like time with loved ones, well-deserved rest, or simply getting through the day. Wishing you peace and joy this holiday season!

12/23/2025

As winter arrives, staying warm means layers, heaters, and fireplaces.🔥It also means emotional warmth: feeling safe, connected, and supported.

For kids, teens, and adults alike, nervous systems settle when there’s a calm presence and steady connection. When someone feels safe and validated, the body’s stress response decreases: the heart rate slows down, the muscles relax, and the mind settles. This facilitates the ability to manage big emotions, think clearly, and feel grounded, even in the most challenging moments.

❄️ Winter tip: Take deep breaths to slow your body down. Sit near someone who needs support. Listen empathetically without trying to fix anything.

💛 This winter season, focus on creating warmth, both inside and out.

12/19/2025

If this week felt overwhelming, rushed, or exhausting, you’re not behind. ❄️

Yesterday was my son’s birthday, and I really wanted to wrap all his presents before he got home from school.✨ I didn’t have enough time and felt bad for not making his birthday picture perfect…but you know what? He didn’t care at all. He was so excited to open a present from an Amazon box and gave me a huge smile.

A good reminder this December: kids remember how it feels, not how it looks.

December comes with a lot of boxes to carry.
It’s okay to open fewer tonight.

Happy Friday 💛

12/17/2025

What does resilience really mean?

Resilience doesn’t mean that nothing affects us.

It means we are shaped by and grow through our difficult experiences without letting them define us.

For children, resilience begins with feeling safe enough to express big feelings and knowing they’re still okay afterward.
For parents, it’s staying steady and supportive, even when things are hard.
For teens, it’s learning that setbacks are part of your growth, not proof of your failure.
For young adults, it’s discovering that you don’t have to do everything alone.

Resilience isn’t about toughness.

It’s about support, skills, and remembering your worth, at every stage of life. 💛

✨ Save this post as a reminder for hard days, or share it with a friend who might need it today.

12/14/2025

🕎Wishing a happy and peaceful Hanukkah to those who celebrate! May your days be filled with warmth, light, laughter, and meaningful moments with the people you love.💛

12/13/2025

Happy weekend! A gentle reminder from Clover and Poppy to surround yourself with calm and cozy energy today. 🐰💛

12/11/2025

“My child is hitting…what do I do?”

If you’re navigating moments of hitting or other physical aggression, you’re not alone. Kids often use their bodies when their vocabulary and/or coping skills aren’t fully developed yet. Here are four steps that can help you respond to your child with calm, understanding, and connection:

1️⃣ Stay calm and model emotional regulation. Take a deep breath, use a calm and neutral voice, and show them what self-control looks like.

2️⃣ Set boundaries and block the aggression
Move closer, gently block their hands if needed, and say, “I won’t let you hit.” Safety comes first, both for them and for others.

3️⃣ Validate their feeling (not the behavior)
Say, “You’re feeling really frustrated” or “You’re feeling upset and that’s okay.” Naming their emotion helps reduce its intensity and builds emotional literacy.

4️⃣ Talk to them when they’re calm
Once the storm has passed, that’s the moment to teach your child what to do in the future. Explore what happened, practice replacement skills, and problem-solve together.

Parenting through hitting is so hard, but it’s also an opportunity to build emotional skills.

👉 What helps you support your child when they have big feelings? Please share below—your insight might help another parent!

12/09/2025

💧Crying isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s one of healthiest and most natural ways to process big emotions.

Kids (and adults) cry when we’re feeling:
😢 Overwhelmed, frustrated, or stressed
😢 Sad, disappointed, or scared
😢 Excited, relieved, or happy

Crying is cathartic and helps us to:
✨ Release tension from our bodies
✨ Process our emotions safely
✨ Communicate when words are hard
✨ Regulate our mood and restore calm

As adults, the best ways to respond to our kids are by:
✅ Staying calm and present
✅ Offering comfort, not judgment
✅ Letting them know that it’s okay to feel what they feel

Instead of saying “stop crying” or “don’t be upset,” try these phrases:
💬 “It’s okay to cry. I’m here with you.”
💬 “You’re safe. I’ll sit with you until you feel better.”

Crying is a part of emotional growth. Every tear is a healthy step toward learning how to manage feelings and build resilience.

✨ Share this post with someone who might need a reminder today.

12/05/2025

December can feel like a lot with unpredictable weather, busy schedules, holiday planning, expectations, excitement, and a whole mix of emotions. When we feel stressed or overwhelmed, sometimes our nervous systems require a few steps to fully relax…

Take it from my bunny Clover: you can start tense, slow down, and fully melt into calm. 😂💛

💬 Which stage are you at today? Comment below!

12/04/2025

The upcoming holidays can be magical but also overwhelming for kids and parents alike!🕎🎄

You don’t need to say “yes” to everything during the holidays. Setting boundaries around gifts, screens, bedtimes, events, and even relatives is not mean. It’s protective of you and your family.

Small, consistent boundaries provide your kids with a sense of predictability, safety, and calm during the holidays. Boundaries also help decrease anxiety, improve emotional regulation, and build healthy relationships. Remember that your kids don’t need the holidays to be perfect; they just need you. 💛

12/02/2025

✨ Hello, December! ✨

The final month of the year has arrived, and here are a few of my favorite things: I’m soaking in all the festive holiday music, twinkling lights, cozy decorations, and scrumptious hot chocolate. I’m also hoping for some snow days (if you work in a school, you’d understand!) and looking forward to spending extra time with my family during the holidays. ❄️☕💛

In my practice, this season is all about slowing down, discovering moments of joy, and celebrating the growth that I’ve the opportunity to observe in the kids, adults, and families I work with every day.

Here’s to a bright, warm, and connected December!

✨What’s your favorite thing about December or the winter holidays?

11/27/2025

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁

Today, I’m feeling especially grateful for the amazing community that supports my work.

To my clients and their parents: thank you so much for your trust, openness, and willingness to partner with me. Collaborating with you and watching your children thrive is truly one of the greatest gifts of my career.

To my community network: the psychologists, therapists, SLPs, OTs, executive function coaches, educators, tutors, pediatricians, psychiatrists, and dentists who either provided me with the expertise to get started, collaborated with me, connected with me in-person or virtually, referred to me, and/or supported me, I am so thankful for each of you, and your support means so much. Here are a few people I’m especially grateful for: .hilary .pediatrics

And to my friends and family: your encouragement, patience, and love have enabled me to do this work wholeheartedly.

Wishing everyone a restful, warm, and connected Thanksgiving. 🧡

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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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