Sydney Rowe

Compassionate LCSW guiding practical change

LCSW Maine

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Imago Relationship Therapy
Languages: English

About Sydney

Sydney Rowe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Maine who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Background and approach

With 15 years of clinical experience, she draws on evidence-informed practices to support clients facing grief, relationship and family challenges, anger, self-esteem concerns, bipolar disorder, and major life adjustments. Her work also addresses related issues such as domestic violence, substance use, eating and food-related problems, isolation and loneliness, and post-traumatic stress.

She practices from a person-centered, trauma-informed perspective and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside other trauma-focused methods to help clients identify patterns of thought and behavior and develop practical coping skills.

Sydney’s background includes roles in youth homes, family services, community mental health, suicide prevention, and the Veterans Administration, and she completed social work studies with a focus on women and health. As an LCSW licensed in Maine, she aims to create a nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore feelings, set goals, and build steps toward meaningful change.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help clients recognize and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress, offering concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and substance-related challenges. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the emotional and physiological impacts of traumatic experiences by integrating techniques that process trauma and reduce symptoms related to post-traumatic stress and abuse.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to clarify goals, assess what feels most helpful, and adapt methods over time so treatment aligns with personal needs and preferences rather than assuming a single path up front.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and ongoing support between appointments. These formats can make it easier to access regular sessions from home or work and allow for a blend of session styles as needs change, helping clients maintain continuity of care while balancing everyday responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sydney help with?

Sydney supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes. She also works on related areas such as domestic violence, substance use, eating concerns, loneliness, and post-traumatic stress.

What kind of therapeutic approach can I expect?

The approach is person-centered and trauma-informed with a strong emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She integrates trauma-focused strategies and mindfulness elements to help clients build skills and change unhelpful patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Sydney brings 15 years of professional experience working across settings such as youth homes, family services, community mental health, suicide prevention, and the Veterans Administration.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as ME LCSW LC20631, and practices in Maine.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Clients can meet with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and scheduling options.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process for getting started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Imago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Maine

Languages

English