Therapist in Lyndhurst, New Jersey Sydney Cheron, Therapist

Sydney Cheron, LAC, helps individuals and families in New Jersey navigate emotional and behavioral challenges with compassion, insight, and evidence-based care. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she offers individual and family therapy for children, teens, and adults, supporting clients through a variety of mental health concerns. Sydney works collaboratively with her clients to develop a deeper understanding of their inner world while building tools to manage symptoms, improve communication, and foster lasting personal growth. Sydney has extensive experience supporting children and adolescents, especially those navigating the complexities of ADHD, anxiety, and trauma. Her approach is affirming, developmentally informed, and grounded in empathy. Whether she is helping a young child struggling with focus and regulation, a teen facing gender identity concerns, or a family adjusting to the impact of substance use, Sydney tailors her interventions to meet each person’s unique needs. She serves a diverse population, including individuals with developmental disabilities, those on the autism spectrum, and LGBTQ+ youth and adults. She is particularly passionate about working with individuals dealing with ADHD, substance use, and gender identity. Sydney understands how these experiences can intersect with stigma, emotional pain, and identity development. With training in gender-affirming medical readiness evaluations and a deep commitment to culturally competent care, she helps clients feel seen, respected, and supported as they navigate transitions and challenges. Her therapeutic approach blends cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and family therapy to create a balanced, practical, and affirming treatment plan. Outside of her clinical work, Sydney is an avid reader, painter, and devoted cat mom. She finds joy in creative expression and values the importance of hobbies in promoting emotional balance and personal fulfillment. These passions also inform her holistic perspective on mental health and healing.