Meet Taylor Sherman
Taylor Sherman, LGPC, M.Ed.
Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (MD)
Managing Director of Harmony Holistic
Certified Hypnotist
Prior to becoming a therapist, Taylor practiced hypnosis and coaching for 15 years, obtaining certifications as a Certified Hypnotist and Certified Hypnosis Instructor. He is also a trainer of Humanistic Neuro-Linguistic Psychology and is a Master Practitioner and Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming. He interned at George Mason University’s Center for Community Mental Health, where he assisted clients with relationship and attachment issues, ADHD, depression, PTSD, body dysmorphia, body focused repetitive behaviors, and grief. During this time he co-led a men’s group to assist those who were experiencing anxiety and depression to connect with others and find meaning. Taylor has also worked with smoking/vaping cessation, weight management, fears/phobias, and life transitions.
Taylor works with adult individuals to become their best selves, drawing upon existential frameworks and humanistic principles, along with teenagers who are gifted, or twice exceptional. His work explores the intersection of choice and meaning, gently reshaping inner narratives while helping you remain grounded and authentic to yourself and your values.
Taylor also works with couples who would like to become closer and solve significant issues in their relationships. With couples, he utilizes attachment theory in order to help partners more deeply connect with one another. Taylor has completed Levels 1 and 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and uses the Gottman Method in his work. For those couples working to determine the future of their relationship, Taylor offers Discernment Counseling.
Taylor has been an invited presenter to the National Institutes of Health speaking on Stress Reduction and Pain Management1, and has been featured on Transform a Nation with Paul Davis, the Soul of Life Podcast with Keith Miller, and the 105.9 FM Morning Show with Kirk McEwen and Mike O’Meara. He has also been a presenter at the National Guild of Hypnotist’s annual conference.
As a licensed graduate professional counselor, Taylor practices under the supervision of Amanda Rhodes, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist, MD License #06442.
- M.Ed. in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Concentration from George Mason University
- B.B.A. in Business Administration from Radford University
- Certified Hypnotist and Hypnosis Instructor
- Works with adult individuals, teenagers, and couples.
- Utilizes multiple mind/body and holistic methods of counseling
A younger Taylor Sherman presenting professional hypnosis training at the National Guild of Hypnotists Convention, Marlborough, MA.
Philosophies
Client-centered: Change begins within the person, each person has untapped wisdom, and that we can take specific, actionable steps to achieve our goals.
Pragmatic: Doing what works, and sorting for what makes the most difference in people’s lives.
Welcoming: Diversity is important and Taylor welcomes working with people of all age groups, races, ethnicities, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, and levels of ability.
Open-minded, Evidence-based: We should consider all options but take into strong consideration what available evidence and scientific inquiry has presented as being true.
Artful: Making shifts in one’s life should occur in a meaningful way. Taylor uses dynamic and creative psychotherapy processes, such as hypnotherapy, where you are able to access resources far beyond your conscious awareness.
Media
1 National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Environmental and Health Sciences, Environmental Autoimmunity Group. February 4th and March 10th, 2016. Third talk given on Complementary and Alternative Medicine, June 26th, 2019. Topics included Stress Reduction, Uses of Hypnosis, Self-Hypnosis, Autogenic Meditation, and Pain Management.
2 National Guild of Hypnotists’ Annual Convention in Marlborough, MA. Invited speaker on a variety of topics, both 1-hour seminars and 2-hour workshops. Average participant evaluation rating of 4.9 on a scale of 5.
- M.Ed. in Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Concentration from George Mason University
- B.B.A. in Business Administration from Radford University
- Certified Hypnotist and Hypnosis Instructor
- Works with adult individuals, teenagers, and couples.
- Utilizes multiple mind/body and holistic methods of counseling