Say hello to Autonomy Therapist Sydney VanderTuin (She/Her)

LMFT

Clinical Therapist

Congratulations on taking a huge step in your healing journey! I understand it can be an intimidating process to find someone you can trust to walk alongside you, so I’m glad you’ve found the courage to begin. Life can be many things, but the word that comes to mind to describe life is “crazy” (for better or worse). I believe that therapy can be a space to help untangle and make sense of the complexities of life and relationships, all while providing real-world tools you can use outside the therapy room.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about working with couples and individuals. I love helping people create connections with themselves and their relationships. I believe relationships are a valuable resource, but can be difficult to navigate without the right tools. Given everything life throws at us, it can also be tough to connect with ourselves, our needs, and wants. I love working with people who struggle with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and low self-esteem, as well as survivors of sexual trauma and couples trying to navigate the low and high points of life.

My therapeutic style can be described as calm, collaborative, genuine, and explorative. I like to work with my clients to help them discover and explore themselves, because I believe the client is the expert in their life. I draw on several therapeutic approaches, including narrative, systemic and relational, emotionally focused, and parts work within Internal Family Systems. My goal is to create a safe space for people of all identities, sexual orientations, cultures, races, religions, and more. I acknowledge that I am forever a student when it comes to becoming a better, more inclusive therapist, and I am dedicated to that role.

Outside of the therapy room, I like to spend my time doing my “old lady hobbies” of reading, quilting, embroidering, and puzzling. I also love being an audience member (whether it’s a concert, play, show, or class). I love to witness and experience everything my community has to offer.

Fun facts about Sydney

Favorite movie- 10 Things I Hate About You
Favorite candies- Reese’s and Chewy SweeTarts
Favorite animals- Any-sized cat and otters

(512) 387-1398 ext. 1014

sydneyvt@autonomytherapyatx.com

$160 / 50-minute session

Aetna + United/Optum + Moda + Sana Insurances Coming Soon