My practice is guided by the underlying assumption that all of us have the tools necessary to be well grounded, reflective, introspective and resilient people. Although psychotherapy is a science, building a relationship, however, is an art. The therapist works with the client to create a unique relationship — one where the client has a place to bring his or her struggles and get a kind of help which is otherwise unavailable.
I have been trained in psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive and family therapies, and this allows me great flexibility in matching the method of treatment to the client's, couple's or family's situation and needs. As appropriate, I will discuss adjunct forms of treatment and make referrals to medical, self-help or specialized care.
Successful treatment requires respect for the client and an "informed eclecticism" on the therapist's part. The therapist needs to appreciate the multiple causes for problems and utilize the competencies that the client already employs in managing his or her life. And the relationship of client and therapist needs to be flexible or firm based on the situation and the client's needs.
Although influenced by several schools of therapy, the theory of Psychodynamic-Object Relations strongly guides my practice. Psychodynamic therapy focuses not only on working with the problems of every day living but also addressing the issues arising from the unconscious and one's relationships.
I am a member of the American Academy of Psychotherapists, the Greater Washington Society of Clinical Social Workers and National Association of Social Workers. I have completed advanced psychoanalytic postgraduate training with the International Psychotherapy Institute.
Phone: 202 232 4900
Email: Sheri@DCpsychotherapy.com
Bethesda Office
6917 Arlington Road
Bethesda, MD 20814