Areas of Expertise
Trauma Reprocessing
If you find yourself struggling to move forward following a traumatic event or series of events, you've come to the right place. Imua Counseling offers EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), a treatment method that accesses both sides of your brain in order to change your emotions regarding your traumatic memories from negative to neutral.
Building Self-Esteem & Re-discovering Yourself
Feeling burnt out? Don't recognize yourself in the mirror? I've been there. My goal is to help you feel like you, whether you're starting over as someone new or finding the parts of yourself you love, but feel like you've lost. Clients experiencing women's issues, gender rediscovery, entering the queer community or learning how to start over after a divorce often finds themselves reaching out. I'm ready to be your sounding board and walk alongside you, no matter where you are in your journey.
Qualifications
I received both my Bachelors (Cultural Anthropology) and Masters Degree (Clinical Mental Health Counseling) from the University of Colorado in 2013 and 2022, respectively. Before becoming a therapist, I spent nearly ten years serving a skilled nursing facility, both as a CNA and the lead social worker. It was my time with that community that made me realize I wanted to expand my skillset and serve a broader and more complex population.
Sydnie's Approach
Imua is a Hawaiian word (pronounced "ee-moo-uh") that means "to move forward." At Imua Counseling, I believe in a person-centered approach to moving forward, combining evidence-based methods with compassionate support. My goal is to create a warm and welcoming environment where you feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and emotions. I prioritize building trust and rapport, because I want to make sure you feel heard and valued. Therapy should feel like a creative, collaborative effort, and it doesn't always have to look like talking through the hard stuff. Sometimes it might look like debriefing your thoughts regarding your favorite reality show (mine is Vanderpump Rules), or spending some time unpacking the latest update at work. My goal is to help you feel empowered and enlightened when you leave a session. You can count on me to use humor and a casual sense of open-mindedness to help uncover your potential. Healing is possible and it can start today!
