
syd sneddon
Outdoor Therapist in Salt Lake City | LGBTQ+ & Teen Therapy | Art, Nature & Somatic Healing
Meet Syd Sneddon, CSW
Looking for a therapist in Salt Lake City who blends creativity, movement, and real connection? Syd Sneddon is a trauma informed outdoor therapist who works with teens, young adults, and LGBTQ+ clients through art, nature based therapy, breathwork, and experiential healing. She brings a grounded, spontaneous energy to her sessions and helps people explore who they are becoming, not just what they’re trying to fix.
Syd’s therapy sessions may involve paintbrushes, trail walks, or somatic practices because she knows healing doesn’t always happen in a chair. Her approach is client centered, collaborative, and full of curiosity. Whether you’re navigating identity, grief, faith transitions, autism spectrum experiences, or emotional overwhelm, Syd creates space for self expression, nervous system regulation, and creative discovery.
Syd’s Specialties:
LGBTQ+ Individuals
Faith transition/spirituality exploration
Mood disorders
Anxiety & Depression
Teen and adult mental health
Grief, anxiety, and depression
Neurodivergence, Autism Spectrum and ADHD
Women’s health
Emotional regulation
Syd is trained in:
Art & experiential therapy
Psychodrama
Somatic breathwork
Nature based therapy
Mindfulness, DBT, and IFS-informed practices
Syd facilitates an Art Journaling Group each Tuesday at 10am.
No experience required! Just come and create.
Syd is:
A Certified Breathwork Facilitator
Working towards becoming a Certified Sound Healer
A Certified Life Coach
A Certified Mindfulness Facilitator
“Play is healing. Art speaks where words are unable to explain.”
Why Clients Choose Syd:
Outdoor and experiential therapy in Salt Lake City
A nonjudgmental space to explore identity, grief, or emotional regulation
Creative, spontaneous sessions rooted in nervous system science and somatic care
Real connection, laughter, and co-created growth
More About Syd
Outside of therapy, you’ll find her reading, rock climbing, traveling, swimming in alpine lakes, or cooking with friends. She's also a big fan of neuroscience and often helps clients understand how their brain and body work together, empowering them to feel more at home in themselves.