Sydney Schmidt, BS, Intern

I feel that the most important aspect in therapy is the relationship formed between the therapist and the client.  I meet my clients where they are at; offering a safe space for them to feel vulnerable and to explore their feelings. I am also a firm believer that therapy should not solely focus on a client’s presenting problems. As a clinician, I highlight my clients’ strengths and their resilience as I support and guide them in working towards and achieving their goals.

I have had the opportunity to work in a day treatment room with kids on the autism spectrum. This experience has given me the strength of patience as well as the ability to care for individuals with differing abilities. Because of this work, I am better able to understand how to work with individuals who are different from me.

The therapy techniques I tend to lean towards include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), solution focused therapy, and a client centered approach.