Sydney is no longer employed at Mettarel.  After her hiatus, she will be pursuing her own practice.  Please feel free to explore our other therapists at www.mettarel.com/staff or check back here to find Sydney's new contact info after her hiatus.

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Bio:

Humans have a basic need for connection with others, and more specifically, a desire for safety, comfort, trust, and security. But relationships, no matter whether with a treasured other or yourself, can feel complicated. I am fascinated by the dynamics of interpersonal relationships, and my passion is in supporting you in unpacking and changing patterns in your life that create distress and disconnection, whether with a partner, friend, family or yourself.  

 

I work with both couples and individuals. My couple work is informed by my training in Sue Johnson’s Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and individual work with Internal Family Systems (IFS), EFT for Individual Therapy (EFIT) and Solution Focused Therapy.

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I can help you with

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• Facilitating improved communication, safety and emotional engagement

• Exploring family of origin issues

• Supporting changes in belief systems

• Pre-marital counseling

• Anxiety

• Depression

 

My style is warm, empathetic, non-judgmental, supportive, and inclusive. I work to create a safe space for you to explore what’s on your mind and in your heart. Together we will build on your strengths.

 

As a therapist, my work is informed not only by my education, but also my life and work experience. I have a BA in Sociology from Azusa Pacific University and an MA in Marriage and Family Therapy from Antioch University Seattle. I completed my MFT internship at Sound Health, where I counseled children and teens who were coping with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relational issues. Prior to becoming a therapist, my work experience included sixteen years as a social worker, during which I provided assessments, resources, an empathetic ear, and a non-judgmental space for clients of all ages from a variety of communities and cultures.

 

In my personal life, I have experienced the benefits of couple and individual therapy, both as a child of divorced parents and in my past and current relationships.  I look forward to providing that support to you in reaching your personal and relationship goals.