Lucy Rydz

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly taking care of everyone else while putting your own needs last? Whether you’re navigating the demands of motherhood, struggling in your relationships, or simply feeling overwhelmed by life’s responsibilities, it can be difficult to find time and space for yourself.

I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 8 years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. I have a particular passion for supporting women through the emotional complexities of motherhood, including balancing family responsibilities, maintaining relationships, managing stress, and reconnecting with their sense of identity.

I understand that life’s challenges rarely happen in isolation. Relationship difficulties, family stress, past experiences, and emotional struggles can often overlap, leaving you feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. I believe therapy should be a space where you feel comfortable being yourself, without fear of criticism or judgment. Together, we’ll explore patterns that may be holding you back, develop healthier coping strategies, establish meaningful boundaries, and work toward creating a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling.

You deserve to feel supported, understood, and confident in who you are—not just in the roles you fulfill for others.

I believe therapy should be a space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your individual needs. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or the emotional demands of motherhood, we’ll work together to better understand what you’re experiencing and identify meaningful ways to move forward.

I recognize that balancing relationships, family responsibilities, and personal needs can sometimes feel overwhelming. Together, we’ll explore patterns that may be contributing to stress, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion while helping you develop healthier coping strategies, establish boundaries, and reconnect with yourself.

I incorporate evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and trauma-informed interventions. These approaches help you recognize unhelpful thought patterns, build on your existing strengths, process difficult experiences, and develop practical tools for navigating everyday challenges.

My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you feel empowered to make positive changes at your own pace. Therapy isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about gaining clarity, building confidence, and creating a life that feels more balanced, fulfilling, and aligned with your needs.

You do not need to have everything figured out or know exactly how to explain what you are going through before we begin. During our first few sessions, we will spend time understanding what has brought you to therapy, what has been most difficult, and what you hope will feel different. Together, we will create goals that feel meaningful and realistic and decide where it makes the most sense to start. You can expect me to bring warmth, openness, and genuine curiosity to our work while creating a space where difficult thoughts, emotions, relationships, and experiences can be discussed without judgment. Progress may look like developing healthier ways to cope when life feels overwhelming, feeling less controlled by depression, strengthening your recovery, improving important relationships, or processing painful experiences so they have less influence over your present. We will continue checking in on your goals and shape our work around what helps you feel safer, more supported, and more connected to yourself.