Hello and Welcome,
My name is Sierra, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in helping individuals navigate the complexities of trauma, and I am skilled in working with neurodivergent folks, especially women with late-diagnosis of neurodivergent conditions. I engage social work practice as a queer-affirming, feminist, anti-racist social worker, and I approach this work with a deep commitment to equity and social justice for all individuals.
I received my Master of Social Work degree from Shippensburg University, and I am currently a PhD Candidate with Widener University, where I am completing my dissertation on “The Journey of Late-Diagnosis and Self-Identity Among Adult Neurodivergent Women”. My research and specializations also include decolonizing perspectives and approaches to resilience and healing of complex trauma, with special considerations of indigenous avenues of healing work with women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, neurodivergence, maternal mental health, and sexual violence.
As a therapist, I have a client-centered approach and work as a strengths-based and trauma-informed practitioner, eclectically incorporating methods that meet the needs of each individual. Methods that I gravitate to include Internal Family Systems (Parts Work), EMDR, transpersonal, and depth psychology. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma, neurodivergent women and teens, and LGBTQ+ folx. I approach all work with an intersectional trauma-informed lens, remaining mindful of intersecting areas of macro systemic trauma and oppression that impact individuals at a micro level. I work actively as a clinician to create a safe space for all individuals to heal and grow through an equal partnership built on trusting collaboration.
I look forward to meeting you and working together on your path.
Warmly,
Sierra