ABOUT SYDNEY HOBSON
Hi there!
I’m Sydney and I’m glad you’re here.
It’s tricky, because I know that more than likely, this isn’t a place you want to be. Life probably feels really hard right now and maybe it has felt that way for a while. And despite all of the pain that has come from things that haven’t worked out, you are here willing to give something else a try with the hope that this could be the thing that helps you, your child, or your family.
I get it because I’ve been there too. Trying to find a solution but not knowing if it even exists.
My approach is grounded in attachment theory and I have been reminded time and time again that supportive relationships are restorative and have the power to make real change. I believe that counseling can be a place to grow in your relationship with others and yourself, develop resilience, and explore emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and experiences in the context of a relationship where you feel valued and secure.
While I don’t know what brings you here today and I can’t answer the question of “why” it happened, I can partner with you as you process it and help you figure out where to go from here.
When I’m not at the office, you can usually find me reading a book, playing with my dog, checking out unique coffee shops, or spending time with family and friends.
Education AND LICENSURE
APPROACH
I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from MidAmerica Nazarene University. I am a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Kansas.
My approach is playful, attachment-based, strengths-based, and collaborative. I am passionate about helping children, adults, and families find healing from trauma, strengthen connections, and develop resilience.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Flash technique (Modification to the EMDR processing phase)
EMDR: Integrative Attachment Trauma Protocol for Children
Advanced EMDR trainings for children and adolescents
In progress: EMDR for Attachment Injuries
Certificate in Play Therapy
Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
Theraplay
Integrated Attachment Family Therapy
Additional trainings
Modalities used
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Play Therapy
Family Therapy
Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
Theraplay
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Attachment-focused
Trauma-informed
Sandtray