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Sydney Heustis, MA, PLPC, LPC

She/Her
Pursuing Certification in Perinatal Mental Health through PSI
EMDR
Practice Manager

During times of change or stress, it can leave you feeling isolated, uncertain, and even fearful. You may be experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, perinatal and postpartum anxiety and depression, overwhelming grief, or difficulty with toxic relationships. Having support and guidance from a trusted counselor as you navigate these intense feelings and challenges provides the right environment for you to explore the events that have created your distress. Sydney provides an accepting and supportive environment, partnering with her clients as they overcome their situations. She values meeting her clients right where they are on their journey towards healing, no matter their challenges. 

Sydney works with teens and adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, life stressors, grief, Perinatal and postpartum anxiety and depression, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, and trauma. She is especially passionate about helping women during their fertility journey and motherhood. 

Therapeutic Approach

Sydney approaches therapy from a trauma-informed, holistic, person-centered perspective. She believes every client has strengths that foster resiliency during times of stress. Sydney prioritizes providing a safe space for her clients to authentically be themselves and express their genuine desires, concerns, thoughts, and emotions. She utilizes evidence-based approaches such as Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, all while tailoring treatment towards her client’s unique, individual needs and goals. She is EMDR trained, supporting her clients to overcome traumatic events.

Education & Training

Sydney earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Missouri- Kansas City and a Master of Arts in Counseling from MidAmerica Nazarene University with a concentration in mental health. Sydney is pursuing certification in both EMDR and perinatal and maternal mental health. Sydney is clinically supervised by Paul Hoard, LPC, LCPC, LMHC, ACS, CCMHC in Missouri.

  • Johnson County & Lee's Summit
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