Sally Sierra, LCSW

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Compassionate narrative-oriented therapist

Details

Name	Sally Sierra
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	Florida
Licensed in	Florida, New Mexico
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	7

About Sally

Sally Sierra is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. She also supports people coping with life changes, grief, trauma, intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, and ADHD. Sally writes plainly and works to make sessions feel understandable and practical.

Sally takes a narrative-informed stance that invites people to tell their stories and notice the meanings they carry. She combines that with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people live by their values even when emotions are hard.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when thinking patterns and behaviors are getting in the way. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She prefers short, focused steps rather than long lists of homework.

Sessions tend to include real-life examples, simple skills to try between meetings, and time to talk through what feels most urgent. Sally has seven years of clinical experience and holds the LCSW credential. She practices in Florida and has supported people facing midlife shifts, workplace stress, bereavement, and complicated family concerns.

Her background includes work with people dealing with domestic violence, immigration stress, and end-of-life situations. People who work with her often focus on clearer communication, shifting unhelpful patterns, and reconnecting with life purpose. She aims to help clients build practical coping strategies and notice small changes that add up over time.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression among the things Sally works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Sally among the ways she works.
Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Sally among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Sally among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Sally among the ways she works.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Sally among the ways she works.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Sally among the ways she works.
Jungian Therapy: Listed by Sally among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Sally among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Sally among the ways she works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Sally among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sally among the ways she works.
Somatic Therapy: Listed by Sally among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sally among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Sally directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Sally directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Sally Uses Narrative and Action-Focused Approaches Online

Sally uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from difficult stories they carry and to re-author those stories in ways that fit their values. Narrative work is helpful for identity questions, life purpose, and feeling stuck by old patterns.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, and choosing actions that match personal values. ACT can help when anxiety, depression, or avoidance block meaningful steps forward.

Finding the right mix is part of the work. Sally treats approach selection as a collaboration, trying out methods and adjusting based on what helps most. She talks with clients about goals and preferences and adapts methods to fit those needs.

Online therapy offers practical advantages for this kind of work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier on low-bandwidth days. Live chat and text-based messaging make quick check-ins or short reflections possible between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue work consistently over time.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns can Sally help with?

Sally supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma, grief, and relationship or intimacy issues. She also helps with parenting strains, ADHD-related concerns, anger, and life transitions.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and plainspoken, focusing on real-life steps and clear communication. Sessions mix listening to personal stories with practical skills to try between meetings.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has seven years of clinical experience working with adults on issues like midlife transitions, workplace stress, bereavement, and family problems. Her work has included people affected by domestic violence and immigration stress.

What credentials does she hold and where is she located?

Sally holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in Florida. Her license is listed as NM LCSW and FL LCSW.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the selected plan.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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