Sydney Benator (they/them)

MSW, RD
Accepting Clients

Hello! I am glad you are here. Taking the first step in therapy can often be a difficult one and I am honored that you want to work with me.

Social Worker in Athens, GA
Supervised by Kelly Simonson

Services
  • Individual
  • Group

About My Clients

Are you looking to heal your relationship with food and your body? Are you wanting to deconstruct societal narratives and pressures placed on you? Are you wanting to connect with your most authentic self? Are you struggling managing your ADHD, anxiety, eating disorder, or other mental health issue? These are some of the questions many of my clients are asking themselves when they come to therapy with me.

My Background and Approach

I aim to create therapeutic spaces where all the parts of you feel welcome, heard, and understood. I believe you are the expert in your own experience, and it is my role to act as a source of accountability to ensure your values are aligning with your actions. As a registered dietitian and a social worker, I approach eating disorder recovery in a holistic manner that considers the complex dynamics of emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual recovery. Eating disorder recovery can be daunting, but that does not mean it always has to be serious. Together we can use humor, art, play, movement, writing, and more to co-create spaces most suited to your own journey. It is my hope that after working with me, you will understand how your personal experience has shaped who you are today, and you will feel confident with new tools to navigate life’s challenges and a clear path of recovery forward.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe joy is an act of resistance. I am an active member of the LGBTQIA+ community, support black lives matter, and engage in Athens community work.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma

Issues I Treat

Specialties
ADHD Therapists Eating Disorders LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
I have experience with the following
  • Judaism

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $50 - 120/session

Info

Email Sydney
770 Gaines School Road Suite A
Athens, GA 30605

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