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 endorsements 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 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.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Adjustment Disorders

• Anxiety & Panic Disorders

• Depression & other Mood Disorders

• Infant & Maternal Mental Health

• Interpersonal Relationship Issues

• Life Transitions

• Obstacles to Personal & Professional Growth

• Parenting Issues

• Self-esteem Issues

• Stress Management

• Trauma & Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Young Adults

TREATMENT MODALITIES

• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT)

• Patient-Centered Therapy

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

• Trauma-Informed Therapy (TIC)

CREDENTIALS

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW-C)