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Sydney Gross, MD, LCSW-C

Practical support for stress and caregiving

5 years in practice · based in Maryland · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Sydney

Sydney Gross is a licensed clinician who focuses on stress and anxiety related to family caregiving, aging, and big life changes. She holds an MD and is a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical, LCSW-C. Her tone in sessions is warm and down-to-earth.

Conversations are practical and focused on what feels most urgent for the person in front of her. She has five years of clinical experience working with older adults and the people who support them.

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Background and approach

That background includes hospice and end-of-life counseling and helping families manage difficult decisions. She often meets people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally worn down by their caregiving roles. Sydney centers sessions on clear, doable steps.

She helps people sort through competing demands, set limits, and plan next actions. Communication skills and problem solving are regular topics in her work. Grief and loss are addressed with calm attention and respect for each person’s pace.

Her style is collaborative - she asks questions and works together on practical strategies. Sessions are a place to talk through immediate worries and test small changes. The goal is to leave feeling a bit more able to handle the day ahead.

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and scheduling happens after a brief matching questionnaire.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Many clinicians use evidence-based techniques that focus on practical skills and present-day problems. One common approach teaches clear coping strategies for anxiety and stress, such as breathing techniques, activity planning, and breaking problems into manageable steps. These tools help when worry and overwhelm make daily tasks harder to manage.

Another often-used method focuses on communication skills and problem solving. It teaches ways to set boundaries, have difficult conversations, and approach decisions with less reactivity. This approach is useful for caregiving stress and family conflict when clearer communication would reduce strain.

Finding the right approach happens together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Then she adjusts methods and pacing so work in sessions fits real life and produces small, practical changes.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text messages support shorter check-ins, quick problem solving, and ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy caregiving schedule or a changing routine.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family strain, grief, and coping with major life changes. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is warm and collaborative with an emphasis on practical steps. Sessions focus on listening, problem solving, and testing small changes that can reduce daily stress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in settings that support older adults and their families. That work includes helping with caregiving challenges and end-of-life concerns.
What credentials and region describe her practice?
She holds an MD and is a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) practicing in Maryland.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
Maryland
Languages
English

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