Meet the Girlies
We are so excited to get to know you and empower you on your journey through life.
LAUREN DEES-Pedroza
ABOUT LAUREN Lauren Dees-Pedroza, LSCSW, is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist who has been helping teens, adults, and couples navigate life's challenges since 2012. She offers trauma-informed, affirming therapy in a space where clients can feel safe, supported, and free from judgment. Lauren specializes in sex therapy, relationship concerns, trauma, and perinatal mental health, including postpartum depression, postpartum sexuality, infertility, pregnancy loss, and the transition to parenthood. She is passionate about helping individuals and couples build deeper connections, improve communication, and feel more confident in themselves and their relationships. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth, blending evidence-based practices with authenticity, curiosity, and a little humor. Lauren welcomes clients of all sexual orientations, gender identities, relationship structures, and kink communities, believing everyone deserves a space where they feel seen, respected, and empowered. When she's not in the office, you'll likely find her reading a spicy novel, taking photos, enjoying a long walk, or spending time with her two daughters. Insurance: Optum/United Healthcare, Ambetter, and KanCare Session Rates Individual Therapy: $150 Couples Therapy: $170
Sydney Redding
ABOUT SYDNEY Sydney Redding, LCSW, is a trauma-informed therapist and Certified Sports Social Worker who has been helping teens, college students, athletes, and adults navigate life's challenges since 2016. She creates a supportive, collaborative space where clients can build resilience, gain confidence, and create meaningful change. Sydney specializes in working with helping professionals, students, and athletes experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and career stress. She is trained in EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT and incorporates CBT and ACT to help clients process difficult experiences, develop healthy coping skills, and move toward their goals. Her approach is compassionate, practical, and solution-focused, meeting clients where they are while empowering them to thrive. Outside of therapy, Sydney enjoys beach volleyball, trying new workout classes, reading, spending time outdoors, and being with her husband, Kyle, her son, and their three dogs. Insurance: Optum/United Healthcare Session Rate Individual Therapy: $135
