Sydnie Gomes, MSW

My personal experiences have been a major influence on my path into social work and therapy. As an athlete and dancer growing up, I had to deal with trauma, emotional issues, and performance pressure. I also frequently felt that I had little support systems and had to deal with challenging situations on my own. Those encounters gave me a firsthand understanding of how lonely it may be when someone is having difficulties and is unsure of where to seek assistance. As I became older, I saw how important mentorship, supportive relationships, and mental health resources can be to someone's recovery and development.

As I became older, I saw how important mentorship, supportive relationships, and mental health resources can be to someone's recovery and development. These encounters motivated me to seek a profession that would allow me to offer the safety, support, and direction that I frequently wished I had during my own path. My enthusiasm for making others feel seen, heard, and empowered is what motivates me to work as a therapist, social worker, and coach today. I work to assist people, especially young adults, athletes, and adolescents, in developing good coping mechanisms, strengthening their resilience, and realizing that they are not alone in overcoming obstacles in life.