Hi, I’m Ciera, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about helping people slow down, make sense of their experiences, and reconnect with themselves in more authentic ways. Do you ever feel stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by stress and self-doubt? You don't have to navigate that alone; therapy can be a space to better understand those experiences and begin moving toward lasting change. I believe healing happens when you feel understood, supported, and empowered to explore what’s been holding you back. Because every person’s story and needs are different, I tailor therapy to fit each client’s unique experiences and goals. Together, we’ll work toward greater clarity, emotional resilience, and a stronger connection with yourself. When I’m not in session, you can usually find me recharging with a good book, spending time with loved ones, or moving my body through exercise. Just like my clients, I know life can feel like “too much” at times, but it can also be a place of growth, possibility, and meaning. My focus is to walk alongside you as you discover what that looks like for you.
During our first session, think of it as a conversation where we begin to lay the foundation for our work together. I’ll ask about your background, what’s been weighing on you, and what you’d like to get out of therapy, but there’s no pressure to share everything at once. I also see this as a chance for you to ask me questions and get a feel for whether I’m the right fit for you. By the end of our first meeting, we’ll have a clearer sense of your goals and how we can work together to support the changes you’re hoping for.
My greatest strengths as a therapist are empathy, openness, and flexibility. I work from a trauma-informed and relational approach, creating a space where you can show up authentically, without pressure to be anything other than yourself. I recognize that past experiences can shape the way we view ourselves, others, and the world around us, so I strive to create a process that feels supportive rather than overwhelming. For some, it feels natural to open up right away, while for others it takes more time, and both are completely okay. I’ll meet you where you are and move at a pace that feels right for you. I also love learning and bringing in new approaches so I can continue growing as a therapist and offering care that feels thoughtful and intentional. What matters most to me is creating a space where clients can explore themselves more honestly, build self-trust, and create more fulfilling ways of relating to themselves and others.
I work best with adults who want to feel more connected to themselves, more secure in their relationships, and more at ease in their daily lives. Many of my clients begin therapy feeling overwhelmed by stress, burnout, self-doubt, or complicated relationship dynamics. Others are carrying unresolved experiences or emotional wounds that continue to impact how they view themselves and navigate the world around them. Some simply want to strengthen their confidence, develop healthier patterns, or better understand themselves on a deeper level. Whatever brings you here, I believe therapy can be a space to slow down, process what’s been weighing on you, and begin creating more intentional and fulfilling ways of moving through life.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Person-centered therapy emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for healing and growth. This approach is grounded in curiosity, empathy, and collaboration, while recognizing that clients are not problems to be fixed, but individuals with the capacity for insight, growth, and change. Through this relationship, clients can begin to deepen self-awareness, strengthen self-trust, and reconnect with parts of themselves that may have been overlooked, hidden, or disconnected over time.
Attachment-based
I use attachment work to help clients understand why they relate the way they do emotionally, personally, and in relationships. We look at how early experiences shaped beliefs about safety, worthiness, and closeness, not to blame the past but to make sense of it. I view protective patterns like minimizing needs, shutting down, or people-pleasing as intelligent strategies that once helped you survive. In our work together, the relationship becomes part of the healing. I offer a safe, attuned space where clients can explore vulnerability, practice expressing needs, and notice how connection feels in real time. Through this process, clients begin to rewrite internal narratives, strengthen their sense of self, and build more secure patterns in how they relate to others and to themself.
Psychodynamic
Psychodynamic therapy helps clients explore how past experiences, relationship dynamics, and deeply rooted beliefs may continue to shape the way they view themselves, others, and the world around them. Together, we work to better understand emotional patterns, protective responses, and unresolved experiences that may no longer be serving them. Through this process, clients can begin to make sense of their emotional reactions, deepen self-awareness, and create more intentional and fulfilling ways of relating to themselves and others.
EMDR
EMDR helps clients process and reframe distressing experiences, unhelpful core beliefs, and patterns that continue to impact them in the present. Through bilateral stimulation, we work to reduce the emotional intensity connected to difficult memories so clients can move forward with greater clarity, self-understanding, and emotional resilience.
Brainspotting
I utilize Brainspotting as a tool to help clients process trauma and emotional distress by identifying and targeting specific "brainspots" that correspond to unprocessed memories or experiences. Trained in Phase 1 and Phase 2, I guide clients to focus on particular eye positions that activate deeper emotional responses, supporting the brain and body’s natural ability to process unresolved experiences. This method is particularly effective for individuals who have difficult accessing or verbalizing traumatic memories or for those who have found EMDR to be overstimulating, allowing for a more somatic and non-verbal approach to healing. By integrating Brainspotting, I support clients in processing their trauma and difficult experiences in a way that bypasses traditional cognitive processing, leading to a deeper emotional resolution and healing.
2 ratings with written reviews
February 24, 2026
I was looking for therapy that goes beyond coping skills. Ciera is easy to talk to but helps me stay on task to accomplish my goals.
May 9, 2025
She is amazing. She has no problem allowing you to add more detail without a perfect recalled timeline and allows you to be honest. I enjoy the approach and flexible she has with her sessions.