Sydney Pollock-Tobert, LCSW, PMH-C

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) located in New York City. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have specialized training in working with young children (birth to five) and I am also a certified perinatal mental heath specialist through Postpartum Support International. I received my Bachelors of the Arts in Psychology from Colgate University and my Masters of Social Work from Columbia University. 

 

As your therapist, I seek to create a warm, comfortable space for you and/or your family to discuss things openly and explore how to improve the situation. I also strive to make my work culturally competent and trauma-informed to ensure that everyone feels at ease. I work with people of all ages so therapy looks different and unique for everyone!

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My approach uses a psychodynamic and relational perspectives. Together we'll focus on how your experiences have shaped your perspectives and beliefs. We'll also consider your family as a whole, all of your relationships in your life, and the strengths and stressors that may impact you.

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In our work, I use an eclectic approach of techniques. This includes talk therapy, play therapy, behavioral interventions, trauma-informed interventions, and cognitive-behavioral interventions. During therapy, we can combine these techniques and others to best address your needs.

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Advanced Trainings and Certifications:

• Child Parent Psychotherapy - a trauma-informed play therapy for children birth to seven years old

• Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) - a structured manualized behavior program for parents of children 2-12 years old

• Perinatal Interpersonal Therapy - a short term treatment focused on alleviating depressive, anxiety, and trauma symptoms before or after child birth 

• Ackerman Institute for the Family - family therapy treatment modality

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

• Postpartum International Maternal Mental Health Certificate Training for Mental Health and Clinical Professionals

• Postpartum International Advanced Psychotherapy Training

• Perinatal Mental Health Certification

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​Areas of Experience:​

• Parent-Child Bonding

• Depression

• Anxiety and Phobias

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

• Relationship Difficulties

• Life Transitions

• Non-traditional families

• Difficulties with Self-Esteem

• Professional/Career Issues

• College/Graduate School Issues

• Medical and Health Concerns

• Stress Management

• Sexual Abuse

• Gender Identity Support

• LGBTQ Counseling

• Grief, Loss, or Bereavement

• Therapy with Young Children

• Perinatal and Postnatal Support

• Postpartum Depression

• Parenting Support

• Behavior Management