Sydney helped me bring a new context and perspective to my own life. Her perspective & guidance were the handrails I needed during some difficult times. Infinitely thankful to have been paired with her!
Sydney Erskine, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Sydney is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Sydney. View 22 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
Recent reviews
She has immense wisdom and her support of me is invaluable
More about Sydney
- 24 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
My name is Sydney. I am a licensed MFT in the state of California. I completed my Masters in Psychology in 1994 and received my license as of January 2000. I have worked in centers for addiction treatment, dual diagnosis, and private practice in the bay area.
I utilize a holistic approach with my clients customizing treatment as appropriate for the individual. This allows for the integration of our bio-psycho-social-spiritual self. My theoretical background includes, but is not limited to, in brief, Psychodynamics, and Bowen; investigating the systematic learned behavior of your past that has brought you to this moment, Humanism; providing a safe, compassionate, empathic, respectful pathway to guide you in uncovering and discovering your true essential self, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy; practical, realistic, tangible tools to apply to conflictual thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
I have a deep appreciation, respect, and compassion for what it takes to summon the courage to seek counseling. In my career as a therapist, I have had the privilege to be of service to individuals seeking positive change in their lives. It is of vital importance to see my clients as they are; individual, distinct, and worthy, they deserve no less and usually much more.
Together, we begin by assessing the issues that compelled you to seek counseling at this time in your life. Through a whole life approach, we will examine the bio-psycho-social-spiritual aspects of your life. We will collaborate to gain insight, create measurable goals, find and develop the value and meaning of these discoveries and implement deliberate actions redirecting your focus to transform your life to be one of authenticity, actionable internal motivation, and transformational change. I look forward to helping you develop and achieve meaningful change in your life. Let's work together.
Specialties
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Stress
Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Career difficulties
Depression
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Communication problems
Dependent personality
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Multicultural concerns
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Somatization
Women's issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
Licenses
Sydney Erskine's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659993533.
- LMFT · California · 36366 · Expires August 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Sydney Erskine
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Sydney helped me bring a new context and perspective to my own life. Her perspective & guidance were the handrails I needed during some difficult times. Infinitely thankful to have been paired with her!
She has immense wisdom and her support of me is invaluable
Sydney is the most kind, empathetic, smart, and open therapist I may have ever had. I am loving the relationship we are forming and she has already given me practical tools and advice I have implemented over the past few weeks. I very much am benefiting from our time together.
Sydney is a very caring and compassionate human. I’ve grown to be a better person to myself and others with the help of her insight, educational tools & overall non-judgmental, accepting vibe. I always look forward to our sessions, they bring me peace. So grateful!
Sydney is very supportive and positive in her interactions with me. She truly shows an interest in my well being and she remembers what we discussed from session to session.
Sydney is truly the best! She made me feel completely safe and comfortable to be vulnerable and be myself. She empowered me to examine my life and recognize old patterns. She's wise and down to earth and makes me feel seen and understood. 10/10 would recommend Sydney as a therapist : )
Sydney is by far my favorite! She lets me use the language I need. She validates me and holds me accountable. She offers solutions. Real solutions and is fine when I don’t take one. She’s seriously an amazing therapist! I’m glad I matched with her.
Sydney is wonderful! I can not express how much I appreciate her and I look forward to our weekly meetings. I am just super happy with her and I usually am not that positive.
Sydney is amazing. I feel heard and supported. I feel with her help that I will get where I need to be.
Sydney is amazing.
Sydney has been great, totally understanding as a therapist. I’ve only had two before her and have always had great experiences with my past therapist. She’s like talking to a wise friend.
Sydney is amazing
Sydney has been a great counselor. She has helped me with my issue, and then some. I like that she is straight forward with me, and we get to the bottom of things so that I can live a better lifestyle. She's honestly been a huge help, and anyone is lucky to have her as a counselor.
SYDNEY IS AMAZING. PERIOD. I have learned a lot from her and also a lot more about myself. She has helped guide me in self-reflecting and become less critical of myself. One of the things I appreciate most about her is that she engages with you and brings up details from previous conversations. It lets me know she remembers what I’ve talked about and that I’m heard. All I can say is thank you Sydney!
Sydney is super helpful in so many ways, I look forward to my growth with her help. She’s calming and incredible with her world viewpoint.
Sydney has been extremely helpful. I feel like our sessions are bettering my mental health and helping me get through issues I've been experiencing. Her attention to detail and correlating prior weeks notes to our current session helps me know that she is being a great listener and cares about our conversations.
Sydney is absolutely amazing. Not only did she make me feel heard but I felt less alone because she helped me realize the potential that I have within myself. She is so knowledgeable and really takes her time to explain and dive into your emotions and thoughts. With her help I was able to bring the best parts of myself ahead and enhance that while acknowledging the struggles and bettering myself to handle those. By far the best person I have ever had the pleasure of allowing myself to be vulnerable with. :)
Sydney has been amazing! She allows me to go at my own pace and lets me open up where I want to. In addition, she has taken a great deal of time with her notes and remembering details that we have mentioned. It is so nice to talk to her, and it feels like I have a cheerleader on my side when I want to try new things. Cannot wait to see how much I grow with her!
Sydney really made me feel heard. I felt comfortable to open up about everything I thought and needed help with
I have only had a couple of sessions so far, but Sydney has been great. I was apprehensive at first, but really feel like she is a great match for me. She listens and is empathetic, gives me good insights and has a fun demeanor that I wasn't necessarily expecting in therapy but it makes it really easy to talk openly. While these are serious subjects, it doesn't have to feel serious - more like a good conversation with an objective friend. I am very pleased with being paired with her and would highly recommend!
I was very surprised to be matched with what feels like the perfect counselor for me. I highly recommend Sydney, she is very thoughtful, empathetic, knowledgeable and an excellent listener. She has very calm energy and a good sense of humor. I feel safe to tell her anything.
She relaxes me
Frequently asked questions
Does Sydney Erskine offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Sydney Erskine works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Sydney Erskine speak?
Sydney Erskine speaks English.
How many years of experience does Sydney Erskine have?
Sydney Erskine has 24 years of experience.
Where is Sydney Erskine licensed to practice?
Sydney Erskine is licensed to practice in California.
Does Sydney Erskine accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Sydney Erskine does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Sydney Erskine offer?
Sydney Erskine offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Somatic Therapy.
How can I communicate with Sydney Erskine?
Sydney Erskine can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Sydney Erskine?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.