So many of us go through life out of sync with what we truly want and who we are. We say yes when we mean no, avoid rocking the boat, and keep things simple for others—even when it comes at the cost of our own integrity. Over time, we become disconnected, not just from others but from ourselves. Hi, my name is Sienna, and I know this struggle well. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with a Masters in Counseling, passionate about helping people cultivate deeper, more authentic relationships—with their partners, their communities, and themselves. Through my own journey, education, and professional practice, I have witnessed the ways in which we try to keep ourselves safe by throwing up walls and defenses. Healing isn’t about shutting these parts of ourselves down; it’s about meeting them with curiosity and learning how to move through the world in a way that feels whole, embodied, and aligned.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session, you can expect a warm, open space where we’ll take time to get to know each other. We’ll explore what brought you to therapy and what you’re hoping to work on, while also getting a sense of what feels most important to you right now. This session is about creating a safe foundation for our work together, and I’ll invite you to share at your own pace. It’s not about having all the answers right away—rather, it’s about starting to understand yourself more deeply and setting the stage for meaningful change.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I believe therapy is more than just talking—it’s about experiencing change in real time. I bring warmth, authenticity, and a collaborative approach, using the therapeutic relationship itself as a catalyst for healing. Our work together is like a ripple in a pond—small shifts in therapy can create meaningful waves of change in how you connect with yourself and others in daily life.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

Many of my clients come to therapy feeling stuck—trapped in old patterns, disconnected from themselves, or weighed down by the fear that there is something “wrong” with them. Our work together is not about fixing yourself—because you are not broken. It’s about learning to trust yourself, to take up space unapologetically, and to build relationships that feel mutual and fulfilling. My work with individuals focuses on helping you reconnect—with yourself, your emotions, and the parts of you that have been silenced or ignored. Together, we will explore the stories and protective strategies that have shaped how you interact with the world, not to get rid of them, but to understand them with curiosity and compassion. Many of these patterns once served a purpose, keeping you safe in some way, but they might now be holding you back from the kind of connection, confidence, and fulfillment you crave.

About Sienna Forest