Matthew Syzdek
Psychologist, PHD, LP, MBAA boutique practice that gives each client the time and access they need to an affirming psychologist.
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Much of my experience has been centered on working with adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, addiction, and co-occurring disorders. I also have extensive experience working with healthcare professionals and providing care for individuals involved with the Pennsylvania Nurse Peer Assistance Program (PNAP).
Being human is often tough. Sometimes we lose our way and can feel stuck and overwhelmed. Sometimes we would like to change parts of our lives or ourselves but don’t know how. Therapy can be an empowering way to promote healing, growth, and wellness. Often, we initially seek treatment to address a specific concern and then begin to uncover other areas of our lives in which we want to make meaningful change. My goal is for this process to feel supportive, affirming, and appropriately challenging.
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During therapy I take a collaborative approach with my clients, working with them to explore their challenges and to grow from them. Over the years I have discovered that my clients value this collaborative approach and are motivated to engage actively in the therapeutic process. They might be struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or navigating a life transition, but they are open to exploring these challenges with curiosity and a willingness to learn.
I work with women who struggle with blended high/low self esteem. To the outside world, we are successful and have our shit together. Except we are masters at hiding pain. Inside, we have a black hole filled with guilt, shame, and feeling unworthy. We feel stress managing family, life, career, relationships, and don't feel good enough. We explore the beliefs and patterns that impact our daily life. The goal is to free ourselves from our past.
Are you wanting to feel happier or more fulfilled? I help many adults cope with depression/anxiety due to trauma or general life stressors. I enjoy supporting clients cope within a high-stress profession as well as caregivers struggling with regaining a sense of self outside of the caregiver role. I have extensive experience in working with adults with cognitive difficulties due to brain related injuries/diseases as well as military veterans struggling with the transition to civilian life.