Desiree Sierra (she/her/ella)

LMFT97853
Accepting Clients

My name is Desiree Sierra and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) offering online therapy to adults and teens in California

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in ,

Services
  • Individual
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Are you afraid feeling lost, confused or anxious about the future? Are you afraid to move forward and make changes due to past trauma? I want to help you move forward, feel confident and take steps towards a positive future. I work with clients who are highly motivated to start working on themselves. I will support you through life transitions and help you feel less stuck and stressed.

My Background and Approach

I obtained my masters from Pepperdine University and I began my career in community services. My approach is straight forward and empathic. I identify as a first gen, cis gender Latina of Mexican descent. I offer EMDR, and also incorporate somatic interventions, a systemic framework, attachment theory, and CBT strategies. I love equipping clients with tools and honoring what comes to surface in our sessions together. I love working with adolescents, complex trauma, early adults transitioning in life and adults who struggle with anxiety, trauma and depression. I work with clients to provide a safe space to explore their current life challenges and work collaboratively with clients. I work with clients to help them find tools they can use to navigate their daily life in a positive and healthy way.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe you’re the expert of your experience - no one knows your life better than you. Together, we can create a deepened awareness around what’s working, what’s not, and what strengths you already have that need nurturing. I work with clients to consider and name how various systems at play impact the life you live and the work we do. I take the role of earning your trust very seriously, and find it an honor to be part of your journey. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or to schedule a consultation call with me.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Other Techniques
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Anthem
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • Advanced Health Systems
  • AlaMed
  • UnitedHealthcare
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 12 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $175 - 200/session

Reach out to Desiree