Sydnee understands what it means to not quite fit. Sydnee's passion is creating a truly warm and welcoming space for those navigating life's most challenging paths. Whether you're working through the heavy weight of past events with trauma therapy or trying to quiet the constant hum that calls for anxiety therapy, or seeking support in recovering from substance abuse, her goal is to meet you exactly where you are. 

She is especially dedicated to providing LGBTQ+ affirming therapy, offering a safe haven as you explore all parts of who you are and navigate your unique identity challenges. 

Using thoughtful, proven methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and deep-diving psychodynamic approaches, Sydnee partners with you to heal from PTSD and begin the beautiful, ongoing process of self-acceptance. She offers this support through both in-person sessions in NYC and flexible virtual telehealth counseling.

Daughter of Mexican- American and Italian- American parents, she feels intercultural, not entirely belonging to either. As a queer woman, she relates to the struggles of acceptance in a society that can make one feel like an outsider when not fitting neatly in a specific package. Moving at her own pace and in her own unique way has been othering for Sydnee, in a way that she believes many can relate with. All these factors go to say that if you feel that you don’t quite “fit”, you’re not quite “right”, or just want to understand why you feel this way at all, she’s got you.

Sydnee graduated from Adelphi University in May of 2023 and took time following her master’s program to reconnect with herself and those around her. This growth period gave her the time to understand the importance of pace and going through life with intention (despite not always knowing the direction). During this time she discovered the importance of radical self love, acceptance, and understanding how it can look and feel different for everyone, including herself.

She has always been drawn to working with people and enjoys the challenge of bringing others to best understand themselves; be it interpersonally, therapeutically, or simply in learning to accept oneself wholly, and with compassion. Her soft yet direct approach will help bring out your most genuine self. Finding the beauty in the flux between loving oneself as they are and wanting to make changes for the better is what Sydnee seeks in all her encounters.

Her approach is one that is relational, trauma-informed, and clinically based in CBT and psychodynamic theory.  This stance was developed throughout her experience working in a substance abuse facility. She is a lifelong student who has put in the time to educate herself on as many psychological theories and therapies as possible, while insisting on treating you as a friend and colleague rather than simply another diagnosis. She prides herself on this adaptability, and willingness to learn who you are, what you want, and the “why” of it all, at your core.