02/19/2026
Here is a little introduction from Sydney herselfāļøāŗļø:
Hi everyone! My name is Sydney, and Iām a Bay Area native. I was born and raised in San Jose, have spent time living in San Francisco and Seattle, and am so happy to be back and exploring more of the East Bay.
I have always loved working with people and felt drawn to understanding what makes us who we are. As an undergraduate at USF, I had the opportunity to take some counseling courses and quickly discovered how meaningful it felt to sit with someoneās story, offer support, and witness growth. That experience sparked my desire to become a therapist.
During graduate school, I worked at LāArche Seattle and in a play therapy practice, both experiences deeply shaped my person-centered approach. I believe therapy works best when you feel truly seen and met exactly where you are, which is why my approach is collaborative and tailored to each client. I draw from solution-focused therapy, child-centered play therapy (with kids), and incorporate tools from CBT and EFT to support meaningful, lasting change.
Outside of the therapy room, Iām an avid reader who loves memoirs, literary fiction, sci-fi, and anything with a good folklore retelling. Iāve been crocheting for three years and recently picked up knitting (almost done with my first sweater!), and I love spending time outdoors, especially when itās foggy. Iām excited to be joining the LBC team and look forward to connecting with our community!
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