Karen Sherwood, LCSW - C, MSW, MD | Psychotherapist

About Karen Sherwood

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Karen Sherwood

*Please be prepared to have a 10 minute consultation call with me prior to your appointment to help ensure I can best assist you* Being a therapist is a very important part of my life’s work. I am grateful for the opportunity to see my patients learn about themselves, work through painful moments, take new risks, and achieve successes. I have 20 years of experience in the field, 14 years in private practice, and a continued dedication to post-graduate training. I received my Masters of Social Work (MSW) from The University of Maryland School of Social Work in 2001. My early experiences at RICA-Rockville and The Pathways Schools impacted me greatly. It was during this initial, 6-year period of working with seriously emotionally disturbed middle school children and high school adolescents and their families, dealing with unimaginable personal experiences of loss, trauma, and /or abuse, which left them overwhelmed and at times suicidal that led me searching to find post-graduate training that would further equip me to help people significantly change their lives. I began to pursue training in psychodynamic psychotherapy and view myself as a life-long student of this complex theory of mind. This training has given me a strong foundation. I’m skilled at listening to people’s problems in a specialized way that helps people gain insight and understanding in what’s going on for them at a deep and life changing emotional level. In addition to my private practice, I enjoy being a part of helping professionals learn about psychodynamic psychotherapy. I am on the Steering Committee of the International Psychotherapy Institute (IPI) DC Metro and a National Faculty at the International Psychotherapy Institute (IPI) - National.

In-network insurances

Out-of-pocket fees and assistance

Ongoing session: $250 for 45 minutes

Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork

More information on payments and coverage

I am an out-of-network provider. My fee is $250 for both individual therapy and couple therapy. Please contact me to discuss working together.

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Agoraphobia

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Office location

Karen Sherwood, LCSW - C, MSW also offers online video visits for patients

Karen Sherwood, LCSW-C

18310 Montgomery Village Ave, Ste 410, Gaithersburg, MD 20879

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Education and background

Practice names

Karen Sherwood, LCSW-C

Education and training

University of Maryland, Baltimore, Master's in Social Work
Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis, Fellowship in Child Psychotherapy
University of Maryland, Baltimore, Certificate in Child and Adolescent Treatment

NPI number

1619082534

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Karen Sherwood?

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Is Karen Sherwood accepting new patients?

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Does Karen Sherwood accept my insurance?

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What practice does Karen Sherwood work with?

Karen Sherwood works with Karen Sherwood, LCSW-C.

Where is Karen Sherwood's office located?

Karen Sherwood has 2 office locations in Gaithersburg, view full addresses on Karen Sherwood's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Karen Sherwood?

Karen Sherwood frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Karen Sherwood on their profile.