Sydney Dranow (She/her)

LCPC-C
Accepting Clients

Helping teens and adults break unhealthy patterns, heal from trauma, and build confidence, healthy boundaries, and lasting change.

Counselor in Wells, ME
Supervised by Joshua Hagar, MS, LCPC, LCMHC, MLADC CC5792

Services
  • Individual
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I work with teens and adults, including LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent clients, navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism (ASD), trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and life transitions. My practice is affirming, inclusive, and neurodiversity-affirming, tailoring therapy to each person's strengths, experiences, and goals.

My Background and Approach

I believe therapy should be a collaborative, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change. My approach is warm, compassionate, evidence-based, and neurodiversity-affirming, recognizing that ADHD, autism (ASD), and other forms of neurodivergence are natural differences—not deficits. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, self-compassion, and parts work to help you better understand yourself, build practical coping skills, and reduce anxiety, burnout, and emotional overwhelm. Together, we'll explore the connection between neurodiversity and mental health, addressing challenges such as masking, executive functioning, sensory overwhelm, trauma, relationships, self-esteem, and identity. Therapy is tailored to your unique strengths, needs, and goals, helping you build resilience, healthy relationships, self-trust, and a more authentic, fulfilling life.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe healing begins with self-compassion, self-acceptance, and being understood for who you are. Everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, and supported, and therapy can be a space to explore your identity, honor your experiences, and reconnect with your authentic self. I am committed to providing an affirming, inclusive, and neurodiversity-affirming environment for LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent clients, and anyone navigating questions of identity, belonging, relationships, or mental health. I believe that understanding ourselves—including the ways our brains process emotions, relationships, and the world around us—can be a powerful part of healing. By developing self-awareness, self-compassion, healthy boundaries, and effective coping strategies, we can build resilience and create more authentic, fulfilling lives. My goal is to help you embrace your strengths, navigate challenges, and develop a deeper sense of confidence, connection, and well-being.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Trauma Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
ADHD Therapists Anxiety Autism Spectrum Disorder
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • Attachment
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Body Image Issues
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Suicidal Thoughts
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health
  • Martin’s Point Health Care
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Buddhism
  • Christianity
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
  • Hinduism
  • Islam
  • Jehovah's Witnesses
  • Judaism
  • Wicca/Paganism
  • Interfaith
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 4 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 150/session

Info

Email Sydney
1662 Post Road
Suite A1A
Wells, ME 04090

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