all about Ciera
Ciera approaches therapy with a focus on empowerment, self-discovery, and authentic expression. As a biracial therapist, she brings a multicultural perspective to her work, honoring the unique and intersecting identities of each client. She is committed to fostering a safe, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, release societal expectations, and embrace their individuality.
Ciera holds a Master’s in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness from New York University and is a Trauma Certified Psychotherapist. Her professional experience spans working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and seasoned professionals navigating challenges such as life transitions, emotional regulation, interpersonal and relationship dynamics, career counseling, post-partum concerns, sexual identity, anxiety, and trauma.
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Areas of exploration with clients: Relationships (family, work, romantic), career transitions, life transitions, LGBTQIA+, gender and sexuality exploration, mindfulness & Anxiety
Modalities used: Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interview (MI), Mindfulness and Somatic Awareness.
how she works
Ciera’s therapeutic approach is integrative and tailored to each client’s unique needs. She incorporates evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), alongside client-centered approaches like Somatic practices, Mindfulness, Attachment Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Theory, and Motivational Interviewing. This holistic and adaptable framework ensures clients receive personalized care that aligns with their goals and experiences.
In sessions, Ciera focuses on helping clients develop functional coping skills, establish healthy boundaries, build confidence, and navigate cultural and gender expectations. She is particularly passionate about supporting high-achieving, entrepreneurial clients in finding harmony between their personal and professional lives, addressing the unique pressures of high-functioning lifestyles.
Ciera’s background includes an MBA in International Business and a career across the non-profit, beauty, startup, and venture capital sectors. Her personal journey as a Chief of Staff has given her a deep understanding of the complexities of career transitions and the interplay between professional and personal identities. This wealth of experience informs her compassionate, relatable, and client-centered approach, ensuring clients feel understood and supported as they navigate life’s challenges.
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Education
Degree MA MHCW
University NYU Steinhardt
Degree MBA
University American College Dublin
Ciera holds a Masters in Mental Health Counseling and Wellness from NYU Steinhardt and a limited permit license in the State of New York.
Certificates and Trainings
Ciera has completed training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and EFT Couples Therapy. She is also a trained Somatic and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practitioner, with expertise in trauma-informed interventions, crisis intervention, and multicultural approaches to therapy.