Licensed clinical social worker recordGeorgia
Ciara Pierce, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in Georgia
- LCSW, licence CSW006659
- Licensed in Louisiana
- LCSW, licence 16721
- NPI
- 1588229173
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Georgia
These details come from information Ciara 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
- ACT
- CBT
- Client-centered
About Ciara
Ciara Pierce is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Georgia with seven years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, and parenting and family-related issues. Her work also covers career stress, self-esteem, bipolar and mood disorders, LGBT and multicultural concerns, and caregiver fatigue.
She uses a conversational, collaborative style. Sessions are practical and rooted in real life. She talks through how everyday environments - home, work, school, social media and community life - influence feelings and behavior. The aim is to help people make room for change and put skills into daily use.
Ciara draws on several approaches to support change. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and move toward valued actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify patterns that maintain anxiety or low mood and to build new habits. Client-centered and narrative perspectives keep the client's story and goals central to the work.
She pays attention to how wider social and political forces affect individual struggles. That includes the impact of media, cultural messages, and financial stress on relationships and mental health. This context guides conversations about coping and practical problem solving.
Sessions emphasize usable skills and measurable steps. Ciara aims for therapy that feels cathartic and approachable while helping clients practice changes between meetings. For people weighing next steps, she recommends completing a short matching questionnaire to schedule an initial session.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches and online sessions work together
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where people want to move forward despite difficult emotions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and practicing concrete changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood regulation by teaching skills that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own goals and story, offering a conversational space where the therapist follows the client's lead. This approach supports people who want to make sense of relationship problems, identity concerns, or changes in life roles.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what methods feel most useful. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made over time based on what helps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone continue work with a licensed professional from another location or time zone, but confirm which formats this therapist currently offers before scheduling.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Georgia, Louisiana
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and parenting concerns, among other areas listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and conversational, focusing on practical skills and how daily environments shape behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with a range of mood, relationship, and trauma-related concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia and holds CSW credentials as listed.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are accepted according to the profile details.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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