Sydnie Butin, MD, LCSW-C

Sydnie Butin is a licensed therapist based in Maryland who supports people navigating depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship difficulties, and low self-esteem. She combines practical, evidence-based techniques with a holistic perspective that considers both emotional and bodily experiences, helping clients reconnect with their strengths and cultivate self-compassion.

Sydnie works with common presentations such as communication problems, feelings of isolation or emptiness, panic attacks, and attachment challenges. Her approach centers on creating a warm, supportive space where clients can explore difficult emotions, clarify their values, and build strategies for resilience. She emphasizes improving relationships and fostering a clearer sense of purpose through tailored therapeutic work.

Holding the credentials MD and LCSW-C, Sydnie brings both medical training and licensed clinical social work expertise to her practice - MD denotes Doctor of Medicine and LCSW-C indicates a licensed clinical social worker credential. Using proven methods, she guides clients toward more effective coping, healthier interactions, and greater self-understanding, offering empathetic support and practical tools for long-term personal growth.

Evidence-Based Care and Flexible Online Sessions

Sydnie uses a combination of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a holistic mind-body approach to help clients work through emotional challenges. Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical, research-supported strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, and panic - these methods teach concrete skills for managing thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The holistic mind-body approach pays attention to how physical sensations, stress responses, and emotional patterns interact, supporting clients in developing grounding skills and self-compassion to address issues like loneliness, attachment concerns, and low self-worth.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Sydnie collaborates with each client to identify methods that align with their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds to ensure the best fit.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy lives: sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins or ongoing support are available through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into varied schedules, and access support from familiar environments while working toward lasting change with a licensed professional.