Sydney (she/her/hers) obtained a bachelor's in social work with an additional major in Psychology from Marian University in Wisconsin. In December of 2024, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a master's in social work. Sydney’s passion for social work is from her interpersonal values aligning with social work: service, social justice, dignity and worth of a person, importance of relationships, integrity, and competence.
Sydney believes that every aspect of a person’s life is connected to mental health: trauma, daily stressors, physical well-being, culture, barriers to the person, and more. Thoughts and behaviors are influenced by genetics, psychological factors like self-esteem, and environmental factors such as the presence of healthy relationships and how a person was raised. Understanding that there is a reason for maladaptive behavior is not meant to excuse the behavior instead, it is so an individual can comprehend, take accountability, and address the behavior in on-going recovery.
Sydney’s specialty is being trauma-informed while working with clients. Trauma-informed care prioritizes the client’s emotional, psychological, and physical safety. Most of Sydney’s background is assisting individuals, couples, and families who are unstably housed. She prides her work on breaking as many barriers for her clients as possible to help advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and accessibility for all.
Sydney believes in celebrating little improvements. She wants her clients to remember that progress is not a linear journey. She wants every client to feel safe, respected, and addressed in a non-shameful way.
