How do I schedule an appointment?
To schedule an appointment, please call our front desk administrator at (703) 214-4924. A parent or legal guardian must call on behalf of anyone under the age of 18. An intake session with a parent or legal guardian will be scheduled for all minor children prior to the start of therapy and/or psychological testing. When calling to schedule or change your appointment time, you may need to leave a voicemail. For your safety, our voicemail is password protected and confidential. If email is convenient, you may also email a brief request to frontdesk@oakhillpsychological.com, and our front desk administrator will contact you for further information and appointment scheduling.
What kind of treatments do you specialize in?
Dr. Sherwood specializes in a family systems approach to treatment, in which she helps her clients examine and resolve their challenges in the context of family units, where issues often begin. For many of her clients, these challenges have negatively impacted their self-esteem and hindered their ability to cope in relationships, in school, at work, and elsewhere. Families in conflict, as well as couples and individuals with struggles and concerns related to their family of origin, including mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, and addiction, benefit from family systems therapy. In addition, Dr. Sherwood prefers a multidisciplinary approach in her work, and, as such, she regularly consults with primary care physicians, pediatricians, psychiatrists, school personnel, nutritionists, attorneys’ and other professionals on her clients’ behalf.
Mrs. Skoblinski strives to create a collaborative, safe, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship. While focusing on clients’ strengths, values, and preferences to help them achieve their goals, she utilizes a combination of family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectic behavior therapy (DBT), nurtured heart approach and motivational interviewing. Mrs. Skoblinski treats clients struggling with trauma, anxiety, panic, phobias, depression, relationship challenges, loss, grief, life transitions and academic concerns. In an effort to work collaboratively, Mrs. Skoblinski coordinates care with school counselors, psychiatrists, and/or parents, and incorporates results of psychological or psychoeducational evaluations into her treatment.
Ms. Grandy’s theoretical orientation is best described as person-centered and interdisciplinary. She uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, creative art therapies, and mindfulness strategies to help clients achieve their treatment goals. Ms. Grandy specializes in working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, gender, identity confusion, poor self-esteem, relationship issues, sexuality, learning differences, trauma, and body image. With warmth and compassion, Ms. Grandy works with her clients to create a safe and supportive environment. This style empowers client’s abilities to think out loud, tell their stories, and find pathways for change. Her eclectic philosophy and varied techniques allow her to individualize each client’s treatment.
Ms. Leslie specializes in working with adolescents and young adults and utilizes a relationship-based approach in which the priority is to create a stable and trusting therapeutic connection. She takes a person-centered and existential approach in which she helps clients explore concerns within a safe space. Whether acute issues, such as recovery from a traumatic event, or chronic conditions, such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders or family and relationship challenges, she partners with her clients to construct a plan of how to best address these issues and work together to implement and adapt that plan over time. Ms. Leslie believes the mind-body connection is instrumental to healing and works with individuals to learn grounding skills and how to listen to their bodies. She takes an interdisciplinary approach and regularly consults with parents and other professionals, including school counselors, pediatricians, and psychiatrists in the community.
How will your treatments apply to my specific needs?
Your first several sessions will involve a comprehensive evaluation of your needs and goals. By the end of the evaluation, your provider will offer you her initial impressions of what your work together might encompass. During this time, you are also asked to assess if you are comfortable working with your provider. You are encouraged to ask questions at any time. If at any time you would like to seek a second opinion or pursue treatment elsewhere, we are happy to refer you to another mental health provider.
Are there any services that OHPS doesn’t offer?
It’s important to note that OHPS is NOT an emergency clinic. If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
OHPS does not offer:
- Emergency or walk-in appointments.
- Child custody evaluations or psychological evaluations in cases involving litigation.
- Services for chronic substance abuse and dependence.
- Services for medically-involved eating disorders without consent of your physician.
- Court-ordered treatments, including therapy or evaluations for individuals currently on probation or parole.
- Treatment for individuals with serious mental illnesses who are non-compliant with medication.
Also, OHPS is not a crisis center and, therefore, is not equipped to meet the needs of individuals who require 24-hour support. If we are not able to provide the level of care that you require, you will be referred to a treatment center that is better able to assist you.
Where can I access your patient forms?
You may download and complete our Registration Form here. You will be asked to complete other brief forms, and, if applicable, provide us with your insurance card at your first visit. Please plan to arrive fifteen minutes prior to your first appointment.
Do you take my insurance?
Dr. Sherwood and Ms. Skoblinski accept Blue Cross Blue Shield Federal Employee Plan (FEP) PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Anthem PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Anthem Keycare PPO, and Blue Cross BlueShield Carefirst PPO.
For those patients with whom we do not participate with your insurance, we offer a flat fee for the initial evaluation and follow-up visits. At your request, we can provide you with a receipt and invoice for you to submit to your insurance company.
Where are you located?
Our office is located at 2579 John Milton Drive, Suite 210, Herndon, VA 20171. The main doors of the building face Giant Food. We are located on the second floor, which is accessible by stairs or elevator.
Do you have public parking access?
Our office is located in the Fox Mill Shopping Center, with ample parking all around the building.
Do you offer flexible hours or Saturday appointments?
Our business hours are from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. We offer some evening and Saturday appointments.