Welcome!

Sometimes we find ourselves caught in cycles that feel impossible to break—overwhelmed by anxiety, difficulty controlling anger, navigating the pain of difficult relationships, wrestling with intrusive thoughts, struggling with self injury, or trying to cope with life after trauma or major transitions. You may be feeling emotionally exhausted, constantly overwhelmed, disconnected in your relationships, or unsure of how to move forward.

You are not alone—and you are not broken. Therapy can help you unpack what’s been weighing you down, understand the patterns holding you back, and help you begin to heal in ways that last.

Sincerely,

Sydney

Meet Sydney

Sydney's goal is to help you feel safe, empowered, and more connected to yourself and others. Through the therapeutic process, you can rediscover your voice, build healthier relationships, and move forward with greater clarity, peace, and fulfillment.

Sydney meets every client where they are—regardless of belief system— but her foundation in faith shapes her belief that each person is capable of growth, healing, restoration, and resilience. Drawing from her own experiences within the healing nature of therapy, she utilizes a holistic, integrative, person-centered approach and honors each client’s unique background and worldview to help them achieve their goals.

Sydney is the owner of Damascus Counseling Services. She is also currently a Ph.D. Candidate in the Counselor Education and Supervision program at Duquesne University, where she serves as a graduate assistant, teaching assistant, and master's level supervisor within the Counseling Department. In addition, she is an Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of Counseling and Development at Slippery Rock University.

Credentials

  • Duquesne University: Ph.D. Candidate, Counselor Education and Supervision

  • Duquesne University: M.S.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

  • Grove City College: B.S. in Psychology, minors in Social Work and Family Studies

  • Licensed Associate Professional Counselor (LAPC)

  • Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)

Trainings

  • EMDR Trained

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy: Levels 1 & 2

  • Behavioral Health Technician: ABA Therapy

  • Psychological First Aid (Trauma/Disaster)

  • Professional Organizations: PCA, ACA, CSI

Specialties

  • Trauma/PTSD

  • Anxiety/Panic

  • OCD

  • Life Transitions

  • Athletic Performance

  • ADHD

  • Anger Management

  • Relational Difficulties

  • Spiritual Concerns

Populations Served

  • Pre-Teens

  • Adolescents

  • Young Adults

  • Adults

  • Couples

Fun Facts

  • Outside of therapy, Sydney enjoys singing, reading, taking care of her many house plants, doing Crossfit, and spending quality time with her family and friends!

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