Sally Harney, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS
(She/her)
About Me
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Director of Neutral Ground Counseling Group® with over a decade of experience supporting adolescents and adults. My work focuses on helping clients heal from trauma, navigate anxiety and depression, strengthen self-worth, and move toward meaningful, values-based lives. I am passionate about providing affirming, inclusive care and have specialized experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, military-connected clients, and neurodivergent populations. I utilize EMDR therapy alongside person-centered and evidence-based approaches to help clients process difficult experiences and create lasting change.
Education & Experience
Ph.D. in Sociology, with a specialization in gender
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS)
EMDR Trained Therapist
WPATH SOC8 Certified Member
Licensed in Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Colorado
My clinical experience includes treating trauma and PTSD, gender dysphoria, anxiety, depression, life transitions, shame, boundary concerns, and military-related stressors. I provide individual therapy for adolescents and adults and have extensive experience supporting transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse clients and their families.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA)
World Professional Association for Transgender Health
American Counseling Association
Association for Counselor Education and Supervision
Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Virginia
National Board for Certified Counselors
Specialty Area
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Gender Identity
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Stress Management
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- LGBTQ+
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- TRICARE
CareFirst BCBS, Carelon
