Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Carlos Sierra, LCSW
Florida
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW11017
- NPI
- 1518555341
- Experience
- 32 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Carlos supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and process issues
- Anger and motivation
About Carlos
Carlos Sierra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 32 years of professional experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, and issues around intimacy and parenting.
He helps people address practical problems and personal patterns. Sessions focus on clear goals, small steps, and building on what already works in a person’s life. He also supports clients facing career shifts, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and the emotional impact of immigration or discrimination.
Carlos treats process addictions such as gambling, exercise, and porn when those concerns are present. He also helps people manage obsessive or compulsive behaviors, and navigate non-monogamous relationship questions, infidelity, and multicultural stressors. His approach is straightforward and goal oriented rather than abstract.
In conversations he emphasizes clients’ strengths and real-life solutions. He encourages practical strategies for coping and motivation. Work may include talking through recent events, practicing new ways to respond, and planning for next steps.
For people who want help sorting through immediate problems and making small, sustainable changes, he offers steady, experienced clinical support. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site’s steps to schedule a first meeting.
BHow sessions work
How Carlos uses evidence-based techniques online
Two common evidence-based approaches he relies on are behavioral strategies and strengths-based problem solving. Behavioral strategies focus on changing specific actions and responses to reduce anxiety, manage cravings, or control anger. Strengths-based problem solving helps people identify what already works and use those abilities to handle stress, parenting challenges, career steps, and relationship issues.Another relevant approach is structured symptom management, which breaks larger problems into smaller tasks. This can include stepwise plans for coping with mood swings, managing compulsive behaviors, and addressing grief or trauma-related reactions. These methods aim for practical change rather than long theoretical discussion.
Choosing the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify needs, try approaches, and adjust based on what helps. Clients and the therapist set goals together and track what is working over time.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking since the biography does not list formats. Online options can make therapy easier to fit into daily life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day, and making scheduling more flexible. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about the best way to structure sessions for your schedule and goals.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
Carlos works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and grief, parenting stress, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach?
He uses practical, goal-focused methods that emphasize strengths and small steps. Sessions focus on talking through problems, practicing new responses, and planning concrete next steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 32 years of professional experience in clinical social work and related practice.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; his practice is based in Florida.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers