You are welcome here. Let’s find your path to inner peace and personal growth. I offer a safe space where you can explore your feelings and thoughts, overcome challenges, and develop your full potential. Whether you're feeling anxiety or going through any of life transitions, I'm here to support you on your journey. Take your first step towards a happier, healthier you by experiencing the transformative power of therapy. With your interest, this is what we are able to do together: "Sierra Forest is a talented and empathic therapist who has the ability to help people change and transform their lives." Bob Shelby, LMFT, John F Kennedy University
Hopefully, during your first session of working with me, you will breathe a sigh of relief. We'll be discussing what you are looking for in terms of outcomes and goals. What my clients have shared with me is that their anxiety drops dramatically during our work together.
Here’s where I’ll be coming from while working with you with presence: Specializing in Effective, Strength-Based Treatment from empathy-based Positive Psychology, Rogerian Client-Centered Therapy and Mindfulness. Here’s my degree: John F Kennedy University Masters in Counseling Psychology, in Transpersonal Psychology, Holistic Studies Department. Here’s my background: Certificates in Meditation, Teacher trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Extensive training in Meditation and Nonviolent Communication (aka NVC which is an empathy practice and more), Gottman Level 3 Trained.
You are who I am interested in. I am willing and interested in working with anyone who feels drawn to working with me. I look forward to meeting you and developing this therapeutic alliance with you for your growth and success.
From the principles of Positive Psychology, this aspect of being present with clients builds resilience by positive reframing creating more positive perspectives which creates more positive emotions.
Integrating mindfulness practices into our work together involves cultivating present-moment awareness, non-judgmental observation, and acceptance which is proven effective in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. Developing emotional intelligence enhances the ability to recognize and understand one's own emotions and others. This approach reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety, improves emotional regulation and stress, enhancing overall well-being and life satisfaction (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Trainer trained, many decades of meditation practice).
Rogerian Client-Centered therapy emphasizes personal growth and self-actualization. In our time together, my aim is to facilitate an environment of unconditional positive regard and empathy within a supportive environment. This increases client's self-understanding, fosters self-esteem, and empowers clients to make positive changes in their lives.