Welcome! I'm Sydnee (she/her)
You've probably been told to breathe, journal, think positively. Maybe you've even tried it. And maybe it helped.. a little, for a while.
But there's something talk and tips can't quite reach. The tightness in your chest that shows up before you even know you're anxious. The way your body goes numb when things get to be too much. The exhaustion that sleep doesn't fix. Or the exhaustion that won't let you sleep.
That's not a mindset problem. That's your nervous system doing exactly what it learned to do to keep you safe.
My work is somatic (body-based) and trauma-informed. We don't just talk about what happened, we pay attention to how it lives in you now. Because as somatic therapist Linda Thai puts it: "Safety cannot be thought. It must be felt."
We will work together to gently heal your nervous system, find relief from anxiety and trauma, and rediscover a sense of safety and ease in your bodies.
My approach is uniquely tailored to you, because your healing journey deserves to feel that way. I'm deeply passionate about supporting you in feeling at peace in your body so you can move through the beautiful messiness of life with more clarity, confidence, and compassion.
At Empower & Embody Wellness, therapy is more than talk. It is a space to reconnect with yourself, reclaim your strength, and feel truly seen. We offer affirming therapy that honors your whole self- mind, body, and spirit. Rooted in compassion and somatic practices, our approach supports you in healing. Whether you are navigating trauma, anxiety, identity, or life transitions, we are here to help you feel grounded, empowered, and fully embodied in your truth. This is a place where your story matters and your growth is celebrated!