Shadow Work Psychotherapy

01/28/2026

Most of us aren’t “overreacting.”
We’re responding automatically from patterns our nervous system learned a long time ago.

This quick quiz helps you identify your primary survival pattern: the automatic way you respond to stress, conflict, or overwhelm.

It’s not about labeling or fixing yourself, it’s about clarity.

✨ Take the Survival Patterns Quiz → https://rootcause.involve.me/roadmap
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01/28/2026

Ever wonder why you shut down, overthink, people-please, or go into overdrive? These patterns aren’t personality flaws, they’re survival strategies your nervous system learned long before you had a choice.

Read this breakdown of the 4 survival patterns and how they’re formed.

Discover the 4 survival patterns, how they form, and how to start shifting them for lasting change.

01/19/2026

Something new is coming…
If you’ve been feeling stuck in the same patterns—overthinking, shutting down, people-pleasing, or burning out—I’ve been building something with you in mind.

The Root Cause Roadmap is almost here. A 1-hour workshop, workbook, 1:1 feedback, and community built to help you understand why your nervous system reacts the way it does…and what to do about it in a practical, grounded way.

But you don’t have to wait to get started. I created a free Root Cause Reflection Guide to help you get clarity on your patterns right now.

Download it here ⬇️
And you’ll automatically join the waitlist to be first in line when the Roadmap opens.

👉 https://www.swptherapy.com/sign-up

If you’re tired of repeating the same patterns, this is the place to start.

12/31/2025

Hopefully it’s not a bad omen that the clock fell off the wall and shattered. He literally clocked out for the year 🕰️ Cheers to a fresh start for next year!

11/17/2025

New office unlocked! 🗝️

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11/16/2025

Religious trauma is a form of psychological and emotional harm that can occur when spiritual teachings, authority figures, or faith communities use fear, shame, or control in ways that suppress individuality or autonomy.

🔗 Read more here: https://www.swptherapy.com/blog/healing-from-religious-trauma-in-south-carolina

11/15/2025

Boring box today, moody dream office tomorrow. Stay tuned! 🚧💼

11/13/2025

🌟 I’m excited to share that I was featured in an interview with South Carolina Voyager. In the article, I open up about my journey, from researching religious trauma to founding Shadow Work Psychotherapy in Aiken, and how I’m integrating trauma-informed, body-aware therapy into my practice.

🔗 Read the full story here: https://southcarolinavoyager.com/interview/inspiring-conversations-with-sydney-strother-of-shadow-work-psychotherapy

11/11/2025

Religious trauma is real, and it often goes unnamed, especially here in the South.

If you’re untangling fear-based teachings, identity loss, or the grief of leaving a faith community, you deserve support that understands the cultural weight of it all.
You’re not broken for questioning. You’re healing.

Read the full article on how therapy can help you rebuild safety, identity, and meaning on your own terms: https://www.swptherapy.com/blog/healing-from-religious-trauma-in-south-carolina

Learn what religious trauma is, how it impacts healing, and how therapy in Aiken, SC can help you rebuild trust, identity, and safety.

10/30/2025

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to do it alone. Learn how to find a trauma-informed therapist and explore EMDR therapy options in South Carolina. 🗝️
Check it out:

Find the right trauma or EMDR therapist in South Carolina. Learn what to look for and take your next step toward healing.

10/24/2025

Sometimes the hardest part of starting therapy is figuring out who you’ll actually connect with.

I put together a short checklist to help you explore whether my therapy approach might be a good fit for you—especially if you’re drawn to trauma-informed, insight-oriented work that gets to the root of what’s been holding you back.

Learn more at my website here: https://swptherapy.com