Meet Vanessa M. Sierra, LMFT
Welcome. I am Vanessa, the Clinical Director and Lead Therapist at Thrive Mental Health Solutions. My mission is to provide an empowering, safe space for individuals navigating the heavy weight of trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and complex life transitions.
With years of specialized training in trauma-focused clinical modalities, my approach is deeply integrative. I believe that trauma is not just a mental narrative but a physiological experience. Because of this, my practice blends traditional cognitive therapies with advanced somatic and eye-movement reprocessing techniques to facilitate holistic, lasting healing.
My goal is to help you release the grip of past experiences, discover your inner resilience, and step forward with a renewed path toward peace and growth.
Specializations & Certifications
- EMDR Trained
- The Gottman Method Levels 1 and 2
- The Gottman Method to Treating Affairs and Trauma
- Esther Perel's Transformative Approach to Couples Therapy in Action
- Sex, Desire and Attachment with Emily Nagoski, PhD — New Science and Strategies to Transform Couples' Sex Lives
- Nurturing Parenting Skills