Sydney Pantoja is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado. Sydney is passionate about working with women on issues that impact them specifically and supporting them in gaining and using tools to help them live their life in a healthy and meaningful way. Sydney works with women and teen girls 16 and up. Many of Sydney's clients begin therapy after experiencing sexual assault, domestic violence, or have adverse childhood experiences that are currently impacting them. Sydney is passionate about working alongside with women and girls during times of life transitions, grief/loss, helping them advocate for themselves, setting boundaries and is experienced in trauma-informed methods.
Sydney is trained in EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, and DBT. These various methods support clients in learning ways to manage symptoms that come with life experiences that are difficult to process. They also support the ability to manage stress, anxiety and other emotions in a healthier way. Sydney's therapeutic style is relationship focused. Sydney prioritizes human connection and believes therapy is most helpful when we feel comfortable being open, honest and vulnerable. Sydney's non-judgmental and relational style is felt immediately, even through the current remote platform she is able to offer.
Sydney received her Bachelor's in Social Work through the University of Texas at Arlington and her Master's in Social Work through Metropolitan State University Denver. Sydney has worked in the field in various settings including homeless shelters, youth shelters, women advocacy centers and safehouses. Outside of private practice, Sydney spends time with her family and friends in Colorado Springs, enjoying live music, good food, and the beautiful mountain range.
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