Narcisa Sierra, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Westchester, NY
Hi, I’m Narcisa,
Welcome to my practice. I am Narcisa Sierra, owner of Footsteps To Wellness. As a psychotherapist, I am passionate about helping others heal from life’s challenges and providing you with the support you need to transform your life. Therapy is a place for you to feel heard and understood and have a safe space where meaningful personal growth can occur.
I understand how challenging it can be to decide to enter therapy. It is important to me that you feel comfortable as you discuss the not-so-comfortable. I am warm, down to earth, and I believe in being my most authentic self with all my clients. The best results are achieved when you feel at ease with your therapist and have a genuine connection with someone who is invested in YOU.
I understand that while we may struggle with many of the same issues, we are all unique individuals. I tailor my therapeutic approach with this in mind, so my approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and based on your individual needs. I draw upon techniques and theories from different schools of thought to create a more personalized plan for you. This approach can include techniques from traditional talk therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, CBT, Mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS informed) and mind-body interventions. Your well-being is best supported by addressing your total health - mind, body, and spirit. Our work together will focus on treating you as a whole person, not just a collection of symptoms and diagnoses.
I am continually enhancing my knowledge and clinical skills through ongoing training and am committed to doing my own inner work. I understand how challenging healing work can be and have seen firsthand how transformative therapy can be for myself and my clients. I'm here to walk alongside you and support you through the process. If you're motivated and ready to do the work, contact me to get started.
Therapeutic Areas of Expertise:
Childhood Emotional Neglect
Childhood physical/sexual abuse
Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents
Anxious/Avoidant Attachment
Addiction Recovery
Who do I work with?
Individuals who have experienced childhood trauma, complex trauma & attachment wounding who need a safe place to process their past.
Individuals who are motivated to do the deep inner work to understand what is underneath generalized feelings of anxiety, depression, substance misuse, and self-defeating patterns.
Individuals who want to explore their relationship patterns and learn skills to build healthier relationships.
Individuals who want to build skills to regulate their emotions, reduce trauma-related symptoms, and live a more present and meaningful life.
How I help
My approach is trauma-informed, holistic, and integrative. This means we use a whole-person approach and integrate strategies that resonate with YOU and your unique circumstances.
My approach is relational and rooted in empathy and compassion. I avoid shame-based modalities and foster an environment of curiosity and compassion in exploring what brings you to the therapy room.
I draw upon different therapeutic techniques and modalities to optimize your treatment according to what works best for you. Our work together will focus on you as a whole person - not just isolated symptoms or circumstances.
Licensure & Education
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), New York.
-M.A in Mental Health Counseling, John Jay College
-M.A. in Forensic Psychology, John Jay College
Post-graduate training in Psychodynamic Therapy and Psychoanalysis with the Westchester Center for Psychoanalysis.
Certified Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher with Meditate: School of Mindfulness
