

Ellicott City residents seeking support for anxiety and depression can connect with experienced providers through Headway's comprehensive platform. Providers offer both talk therapy and medication management to address your unique needs. With 2,463 providers nationally and sessions often covered by insurance, you can find the right fit without financial burden.
I am a single women with two grown beautiful daughters. I am a cat lady with two adorable cats who greet me at the door and sleep with me at night. I have been a therapist for many years and thoroughly enjoy getting to know people and witness their growth over time.
I am a licensed Social Worker with more than 25 years experience working in the field of Mental Health. I have worked with individuals, couples and families with a particular emphasis on crisis intervention and the impact of mental illness on the family system. My experiences have included assisting clients learn to manage mood disorders and anxiety and learn skills related to anger management, healthy relationships, parenting and boundary setting. I have extensive experience assisting individuals within the correctional system with learning skills needed for successful reentry into the community.
I am objective as it applies to one’s life.
Further, I am non judgemental. I help one to find their way to healing and wholeness.
Welcome! I’m Dr. Alysia Sierra, a clinical psychologist with nearly 10 years in private practice. I am also a certified mindfulness meditation teacher. Areas of expertise include anxiety disorders, PTSD & attachment trauma; relationship struggles; perfectionism and codependency; imposter syndrome and burnout; substance use disorders; OCD. I have extensive expertise working with: high achievers, healthcare providers, first responders, athletes/performing artists, parents who feel stuck.
I specialize in medication management in treating mood, anxiety, psychotic, and substance use disorders. In the past, I worked as an RN in a dual diagnosis inpatient psychiatric unit. Recently, I have working in an outpatient private practice.


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