Sydney Lerner(She/Her/Hers)

Sydney Lerner, LMHC, is a licensed therapist based in New York who is currently accepting new clients for both in-person sessions in Manhattan and remote therapy across New York State.

Sydney specializes in working with individuals navigating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), relationship challenges, and attachment concerns. Many of her clients come to therapy feeling stuck in old patterns, weighed down by self-criticism, or longing for more ease and closeness in their relationships. She supports them in developing a clearer understanding of themselves, fostering self-compassion, and finding new ways of relating that feel more fulfilling.

Her approach is grounded in relational and psychodynamic therapy. Sydney helps clients explore how past and present relationships shape their inner world and emotional life, making space for deeper self-awareness and change. She brings warmth, curiosity, and collaboration to her work, creating a space where clients feel understood and supported. For individuals who have previously completed structured OCD treatment, Sydney also integrates her knowledge of ERP to help them carry forward those skills while continuing to grow beyond symptom management.