Sidney Boersma
Experienced Wisconsin LCSW focused on family and growth
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Experience
- 40 years
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin
- Languages
- English
- Format
- Online sessions
About Sidney
Sidney Boersma is a licensed social worker in Wisconsin with 40 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and depression. Sidney listens with respect and focuses on practical next steps so parents and caregivers can find better days.
He believes people already carry strengths that help them move forward, and he offers steady support while they use those strengths. Sidney encourages small, manageable changes rather than big, immediate fixes.
Background and approach
He talks through what is happening now and helps people build skills to cope with strong emotions and difficult relationships. Sessions focus on clear goals such as improving communication, handling separation or divorce, and finding ways to reduce isolation. He brings many years of real-world practice to each session and values realistic plans that fit everyday life.
Topics Sidney often addresses include forgiveness, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and fostering self-love. He treats addiction-related concerns alongside other struggles so clients can work on the whole picture. Sidney aims to be a calm, experienced presence while people make changes.
He works in English and offers several online session types to fit busy schedules. For parents and caretakers looking for steady guidance through family challenges, he offers a practical, grounded approach.
Approaches that transfer well to online care
Sidney uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that translate to remote sessions. One common approach focuses on developing practical coping skills for stress and anxiety - it teaches breathing, grounding, and step-by-step plans to reduce overwhelm and manage cravings related to addictions. Another approach emphasizes processing trauma and post-traumatic stress through gradual, supported discussion and building safety and tolerance for strong emotions. These methods help with family conflict, depression, and improving everyday functioning.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals, review what has helped before, and suggest techniques that fit your situation and preferences. If a method does not feel right, adjustments are made together so the work stays useful and realistic.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy families. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into weekdays or evenings and to keep continuity when life gets hectic. The variety of formats lets people pick what feels most comfortable while still following a clear plan for progress.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
Also works with
- Experience
- 40 years
- Licensed
- Wisconsin
- Languages
- English
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