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Sydney Holm Weitz

Sydney Holm Weitz, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Stress

Nevada

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Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Nevada / 8671-C; LCSW, Arizona / LCSW-21718
NPI
1467090654
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
Nevada
  • Anxiety and phobia support
  • Grief and loss
  • ADHD and attention issues

About Sydney

Sydney Holm Weitz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Nevada and Arizona with 10 years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, self-esteem, depression, and related concerns such as sleep problems and difficulties coping with life changes.

She focuses on practical, down-to-earth support. Sessions involve talking through what is most pressing, naming small steps, and finding ways to use strengths people already have. She also helps with relationship concerns, career stress, compassion fatigue, and attention-related difficulties like ADHD.

Sydney supports people facing attachment and abandonment worries, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. She addresses guilt, shame, forgiveness, jealousy, and communication problems in clear, direct ways. First responder issues and men's mental health are also listed among her focus areas.

Her LCSW credential means she meets the clinical licensure standards in Nevada and Arizona. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and helps people set short-term goals that feel manageable. Sessions are practical and aimed at improving day-to-day functioning.

To begin, people use the site matching process to schedule a first session. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Evidence-based techniques are used to guide sessions in plain, practical terms. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with small experiments in daily life to reduce anxiety and avoidant behavior. This helps when social situations, performance fears, or repetitive worries get in the way of routine tasks. Another approach emphasizes building skills for emotion regulation and problem solving so people can manage strong feelings and make clear decisions during stressful moments.

Choosing which approaches to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, what has helped before, and what feels doable. Together they will try methods and adjust the plan based on what works in real life, keeping the focus on practical steps and measurable progress.

Confirm current session formats before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins during work breaks or between commitments. Some session options may also allow for shorter conversations when a full appointment is impractical. Ask about the available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions match your needs and routine.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Nevada, Arizona

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, sleep problems, and related areas such as relationship and career stress.

What is her approach in sessions?

Sessions are practical and conversational, focusing on immediate problems, small actionable steps, and using a person's existing strengths.

How much experience does she have?

She has 10 years of professional experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is an LCSW licensed in Nevada and Arizona and practices from Nevada.

Which languages are offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions billed?

Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Sydney Holm WeitzLCSW

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