Welcome to Your Healing Journey
Services Offered
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One on one sessions virtually or in person in Los Alamitos, CA.
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Gottman focused couples therapy tailored toward building healthy communication, emotional connections and conflict resolution.
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Perinatal Mental Health Specialty Training focused on pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period.
7 Principles of Making Marriage Work Based on the research of John and Julie Gottman, this program gives couples practical tools to improve communication, deepen intimacy, and strengthen their relationship.
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) involves slowly exposing the person to the source of their anxiety or fear and then preventing them from engaging in their usual compulsive behavior in response to that anxiety or fear.
Meet Ciera…
Welcome! I am so glad you are here. I started in mental health with therapy seeking to heal from past choices and wounds. This journey has brought understanding about myself, family patterns and my relationships. I consider it an honor to sit with people as they seek healing and understanding to repair relationships and build a stronger sense of self. If you’re contemplating starting your therapy journey - reach out and let’s chat about how I can help you.
Education
and
Experience
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology: Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA- 2013
Masters of Social Work: Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA- 2016
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), California- 2019
Advanced Trainings
Perinatal Mental Health
This specialized training in perinatal mental health, seeks to support individuals and couples through the emotional challenges of fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood. This care is tailored to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered during one of life’s most transformative seasons.
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
ERP involves gentle and slow exposure to the source of the anxiety or fear and then preventing the engaging in their usual compulsive behavior in response to that anxiety or fear. Over time, ERP helps reduce anxiety, build trust in oneself, and create a greater sense of freedom and confidence. The goal isn’t to eliminate discomfort altogether, but to help people feel more capable, resilient, and in control as they move toward the life they want.
7 Principles of Making Marriage Work
Based on the research of John and Julie Gottman, this program gives couples practical tools to improve communication, deepen intimacy, and strengthen their relationship. It’s designed to help you build lasting connection, whether you're preparing for marriage or seeking to enhance an existing partnership.
