Sydney Robinson, CRNP

Sydney Robinson, CRNP, is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in the care of children, adolescents, and young adults. She provides evidence-based treatment for a range of psychiatric conditions, with a focus on thoughtful, developmentally informed care.

Specialties & Focus Areas

• Mood disorders
• Anxiety disorders
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• ADHD
• Eating disorders with co-occurring psychiatric conditions
• Pediatric and adolescent mental health

Who They Help

Sydney works with children, adolescents, and young adults, including individuals with complex medical and psychiatric needs requiring coordinated, multidisciplinary care.

Treatment Approach

Sydney takes an integrative approach that combines medication management with attention to mind-body connections. Her clinical perspective is shaped by experience in high-acuity hospital settings and an interest in holistic care, including movement-based therapeutic modalities.

Professional Background

Sydney began her nursing career at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, supporting youth with complex medical and psychiatric conditions. She later worked at Nemours Children’s Hospital, providing psychiatric consultation across ICU, emergency, and inpatient units, as well as outpatient behavioral health care.

Prior to nursing, she conducted cognitive neuroscience research at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and worked as a residential counselor at McLean Hospital.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from University of Rochester (magna cum laude) and completed both her BSN and MSN at University of Pennsylvania, where she also received a research grant to study the mental and physical health benefits of dance.

Certifications & Affiliations

• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
• Simulation Instructor, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
• Pursuing certification in dance/movement therapy

Locations & Availability

Sydney sees patients in Philadelphia, PA, and offers virtual care across Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey.