Sydney Lerner

My love for storytelling inspired me to become a therapist. With therapy, we become the editors in chief of the plot, characters, and internal dialogues that shape our lives. My work is centered on identifying the themes carrying you forward and re-storying the themes draining you.

Storytelling can bring you out of your world and into another realm. In my practice, I use narrative therapy to more deeply engage with clients as they find their voice, deepen their self awareness, and rewrite unhelpful stories. Together, we can delve into your past, connect patterns to the problems impacting you today, and write a new story empowering you to confront challenges confidently. Improving relationships is a cornerstone of my practice. Most of our relationship patterns—the good and the bad—are formed in early childhood. By digging into our previous experiences, we can confront unhelpful patterns, cope with challenges, and create healthier connections. When communication challenges crop up, many of my clients tell themselves they’re the problem, they’re a bad person, or their friends all hate them. Sound familiar? If so, let’s work together to shift that self-talk and re-write your story. I welcome anything and everything into sessions, so come with your dreams, stream of consciousness, and most authentic emotions so we can confront your patterns at the source.

As a therapist, I’m really good at connecting the dots for my clients so they can gain insight. I definitely have a creative streak that enables me to approach things in many different ways. This creativity comes through in my narrative work. I'm adaptable. Every day and every client is different. I’ve learned to shift my style to adapt to a range of circumstances.