Virginia Sherwood

Virginia Sherwood, PhD, LMHC, is a dedicated counselor who combines rigorous academic training with the wisdom and humility gained from decades of real-life parenting. Her therapeutic approach is integrative, thoughtfully blending elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, relaxation, and mindfulness training to meet the unique needs of each client. Above all, Sherwood emphasizes regard and respect for each individual, creating an atmosphere of positive regard that allows clients to lower their defensive barriers and cultivate new coping skills. This fosters resilience, equipping them to navigate current challenges and the inevitable ups and downs of life ahead. Specializing in work with adolescents and children, she focuses on alleviating emotional distress and effecting meaningful change in daily functioning. Her impactful work has earned recognition from teachers, social workers, and parents alike, particularly for her ability to foster emotional health in children who have struggled in previous therapeutic settings. Virginia earned her BA in Psychology from Brown University, served as a Research Associate at Oxford University studying children's play, and completed both her Masters degree and PhD in clinical/developmental psychology at Clark University. Her credentials are further bolstered by an internship at Boston Children's Hospital and certifications in CBT, CBT-I for Insomnia, EMDR, Domestic Violence, and Trauma.