Victoria Sherk, LPC
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
The decision to seek therapy is a powerful act of self-care. I have 16 years of professional experience to support you in improving your life.
Whether you are looking to make a major life change, improve a relationship, or address significant mental health struggles, I am here to listen, provide support, and offer honest feedback. I like people. I want to hear about your experiences, challenges and successes. Reliability, honesty and transparency are key qualities of my work. The therapeutic relationship is a partnership. You are the expert on your life. I bring my 15 years of professional experience to assist you in making the change you are seeking. I utilize cognitive behavioral and person-centered therapy in addition to mindfulness to assist my clients in feeling better and to make the changes they are seeking. I look forward to hearing from you!
Practice hours (EDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Intimacy Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Panic
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Trauma
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Body positivity
- Clients from the court/judicial system
- People in the foster care system
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with HIV or AIDS
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Couples Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$150 — $175per session
- Out-of-pocket
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- Out-of-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Online
- Venmo
- Zelle
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Professional Counselor
DC Board of Professional Counseling
PRC13870, District of Columbia
Certificates
Chairperson
DC Board of Professional Counseling
I have served on the DC Board of Professional Counseling since 2017.
Education
San Francisco State University
MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2004
I specialized within my Masters of Arts in Counseling degree on Marriage and Family Therapy in addition to School Counseling.
Sarah Lawrence College
BA (Bachelor of Arts), 1996
Literature was my primary academic focus in college.