Sydney Johnston

Sydney Johnston, DMSc, PA-C, is a passionate Physician Assistant with a Doctorate in Medical Science. She is a strong advocate of telehealth services as it offers accessibility to mental health care. She specializes in treating an array of mental health conditions, including addiction, ADHD, alcohol use, anxiety, depression, drug abuse, and eating disorders.

Sydney is passionate about helping patients navigate life transitions, handle grief, and improve self-esteem. She has extensive experience with adjustment difficulties, stress, substance abuse, women’s issues, phobias, burnout, self-harming behaviors, sleep or insomnia problems, and panic disorders. Sydney is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health care through personalized and tailored treatment plans, and medication management as needed.

Sydney’s approach to care emphasizes collaboration and open communication, recognizing the uniqueness of each patient. She believes that mental health is the cornerstone of overall well-being and that a solid provider-patient connection is critical to effective treatment. Sydney strives to understand her patients’ experiences in order to personalize their care. Her dedication to the telemedicine model at Animo Sano Psychiatry reflects her commitment to flexibility and accessibility for her patients. Sydney’s ultimate goal is to build a trusting relationship with patients so that she can support them in achieving a fulfilling, healthier, happier life.