Sydney Benedick, LPC

Therapy is such an interesting combination of the personal and the professional. I'll share a little about both here so our sessions can focus on you.

Outside of the therapy room, I spend my time walking my rescue pups (who usually make an appearance during sessions), biking, painting, playing soccer, or spending quality time with friends and family. These activities are what help my life feel balanced.

While I have received professional training in the field of mental health, I am still human, and that training isn't a shield. Like many of the people I work with, I also tend to overthink, hold myself to impossibly high standards, and occasionally fall out of balance.

My own experiences, challenges, and passions have shaped who I am, and I have funneled those experiences into my practice. If you're curious about the story behind my practice philosophy, Embrace the Grey, I'd love to share that part of my journey with you. (Read more here: https://www.sydneybenedick.com/blog/embrace-the-grey)

Here's how I show up in our space:
Clients have described me as authentic, nonjudgmental, and deeply passionate about my work. Above all, I strive to build a therapeutic relationship that feels genuine, consistent, and grounded in trust. I believe that feeling truly understood and accepted is often one of the most powerful catalysts for positive change.

My approach is grounded in the belief that people have an incredible capacity to grow, heal, and make meaningful changes when they have the right kind of support. My hope is that, through our work together, you come to believe (and genuinely feel) that:

You are supported.
You are accepted exactly as you are, without judgment.
You are capable of change.
You are the expert on your own life and experiences.

At the same time, I enjoy bringing an analytical, evidence-based approach to therapy. I believe the therapeutic relationship and scientific evidence work best together. Depending on your goals, we might track symptoms over time, use standardized assessments to measure progress, create visual graphs to better understand patterns, or even develop personalized tools to support your growth between sessions. I believe therapy should feel both deeply personal and intentionally tailored to you.

When helpful, I also enjoy assisting people in navigating the broader healthcare system. Whether that means connecting you with a psychiatrist (as needed/desired), helping you establish care with a primary care provider, or identifying other community resources, I believe therapy is often one part of a larger support system, and I'm happy to help you build the team that best supports your well-being.

Please feel free to reach out if something here resonated with you.

• M.Ed. Clinical Mental Health & Addictions Counseling, William & Mary

• Adults

• Addiction
• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Caregiver Stress
• Chronic Illness
• Depression
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Neurodivergence/Neurodiversity
• OCD
• PTSD
• Relationship Issues
• Stress Management
• Substance Abuse
• Trauma
• Trauma/PTSD
• Young Adults

• Self-Pay