Sally Sierra

Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s transitions

LCSW Florida

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Sally

Sally Sierra is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, grief, and a wide range of life transitions.

Background and approach

She weaves practical skills and compassionate listening to address concerns such as self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue while also attending to less commonly addressed topics like abandonment, hoarding, immigration issues, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.

Her style blends evidence-informed methods with a client-centered stance, offering concrete coping tools for daily life alongside deeper exploration of attachment patterns and emotional processing.

Sally often incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help clients reframe unhelpful thinking and to build actionable behavioral changes, and she may use elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, DBT, and attachment-based work when those fit a person’s needs.

With seven years of clinical experience and active LCSW licensure in Florida, she aims to tailor care to each individual’s history, values, and goals. Sessions are designed to support practical problem solving and personal growth, helping people move from feeling stuck toward clearer priorities, improved communication, and more resilient coping strategies.

Therapeutic Approaches in Online Care

Many clients find benefit from combining structured skills work with compassionate exploration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify values, accept difficult emotions, and commit to meaningful action, often supporting those navigating life transitions and chronic emotional challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relational patterns influence current relationships and emotional responses, helping people improve communication and intimacy.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be a collaborative decision. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adapting methods over time so therapy remains relevant and practical for the client’s life.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for busy schedules and offers multiple ways to engage depending on comfort and needs. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from wherever the client is located in Florida.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Sally works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family problems, intimacy-related concerns, parenting, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?

The approach is compassionate and client-centered, combining practical skill-building with deeper emotional work; techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT, and attachment-based therapy are used as appropriate to each person’s goals.

How much experience does this clinician have?

The therapist has seven years of clinical experience working with adults on issues ranging from life transitions and workplace stress to complex emotional concerns.

What are the clinician's credentials and location?

The therapist is an LCSW licensed in Florida with credential details NM LCSW SWB-2024-1254 and FL LCSW SW18724 and practices from Florida.

In which language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available for working together?

Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.

How is cost structured for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCommunication problemsDependent personalityDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Florida, New Mexico

Languages

English