Sydnee Mata
LCSW, 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT®)
For me, therapy is about understanding your story and how it's lived in your body. I approach this work with curiosity and attunement, helping you notice what your body is communicating with you. We work together to regulate your nervous system, process what's been stuck, reconnect with yourself, and honor all of you through parts work so those protective or inner child parts can evolve.
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In my practice, I offer a space that's collaborative, curious, and highly personalized. I don't see you as just a set of symptoms. I see you as a whole person: mind, body, and spirit.
We're not just talking about change. We're creating it at a nervous system level. Through somatic therapy, body awareness, parts work, and nervous system regulation, we work together to help your body process what it's been holding and reprogram patterns that no longer serve you. As we do this work, you'll build greater clarity about yourself, deeper confidence in your ability to regulate, and a felt sense of safety and wholeness within. This is healing that goes beyond the thinking brain.
I collect hobbies like I’m being paid for it: hiking, crochet, reading, gardening, journaling, painting, felting, and on and on. There is something whimsical about hobbies, and I love whimsy! I deeply value time with my family, friends, and spouse. Oh, and our dogs are never far from my side, whether I want them there or desperately need five minutes of personal space (if you know, you know). My chickens, on the other hand, are perfectly content doing their own thing in the backyard.
I'm a firm believer in practicing what I preach. I do my best to maintain a daily journaling, yoga, and meditation practice. I've walked my own healing journey from trauma. I know this work at a deep and personal level. These aren't just wellness trends to me. They're essential to my life and my healing. And no, not even I am perfect at it (no one is). Some days the practice looks different. Some days I miss it. And that's okay. That's real life (if anyone disagrees, have them come talk to me).
I bring my whole self into this work, including my personality and laughter. I believe in the power of human-to-human connection in healing. You're not just working with a clinician. You're working with someone who gets it, who's been there, and who genuinely cares about your journey.
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Outside of the therapy room
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker | Georgia, Maine, Virginia, Texas, Washington
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MS in Clinical Social Work | Kennesaw State University
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BS in Psychology | Life University
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Certified Somatic Anxiety Practitioner | Embody Lab
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Certified in Somatic Regulating Techniques | Linda Tai
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Trained in Somatic Verbal Skills | Somatic Intuitive Healing Institute®
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Trained in Internal Family Systems & Somatic Parts Work
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Trained in Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice
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5 Years Clinical Experience Working with Trauma | Veterans Affairs (VA)
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200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT)
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Currently: 300-Hour Trauma-Informed Training
Services
In-Person Holistic Somatic Therapy
In-person sessions in Marietta, Georgia, offering a holistic approach to healing. I integrate somatic therapy, movement, attunement, and trauma-informed parts work to help you process experiences at a nervous system level and rediscover safety in your body. Self-pay only.
My Book Recommendations
Curious to deepen your understanding of the mind-body connection? This handpicked collection of books explores topics like trauma, shame, anxiety, the nervous system, somatic and sensorimotor therapy, queer mental health, and women's emotional wellness. Whether you're just beginning your healing journey or looking to expand your knowledge, these resources are here to support and empower you beyond the therapy room!
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