Sydney Walley, LMSW
Clinical Social Worker
Sydney received her Master of Social Work from Michigan State University with specialized training in evidence-based trauma treatment and significant clinical practice in outpatient, community mental health and medical settings. As a mental health provider, Sydney has treated diverse populations of all ages utilizing trauma-informed interventions and collaborating with health providers and top tier specialists in Michigan. She has also received endorsement in infant and maternal mental health.
Repeatedly recognized for excellence in trauma-informed care and psychotherapeutic treatment, Sydney strives to assist each person in their personal growth and restoration within their systems through purposeful work established in the therapeutic relationship. Sydney is invested in promoting an integrative, dynamic, and holistic approach. She utilizes various modalities to treatment that include cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused, interpersonal and family psychotherapy, mindfulness and trauma-informed care to enhance the overall total health and well-being of a person with special interest in issues related to depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and emotional dysregulation. Focusing on a person's strengths and wellness, Sydney believes that any person is capable of change given the education and tools. She embodies an empathetic, non-judgmental, and trustworthy stance with the goal of creating a safe and supportive environment to explore new insights, coping, and areas of growth.
Specialties:
Adjustment Disorder
Adolescent Issues
Anxiety Disorders
Depression
Dual Diagnosis
Infant and Maternal Mental Health
Grief / Loss
Trauma
Interpersonal Relationships