Maria Frassinelli Sierra , LCSW, LICSW

—About

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practising in Connecticut, with 25 years of clinical experience.

—How I Work

My clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

I believe you are the expert of your story and have unique strengths that will guide you through whatever life throws at you, and I’m here to partner with you in that process, help you find ways to lighten your burden, and support you as you navigate this journey.

—Who I Help

I work with clients on grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue.

I have a particular specialty in assisting individuals and families cope with a cancer diagnosis and other health challenges, and I also have a unique interest in and experience helping folks manage end of life issues and cope with grief and loss, as well as coping with life changes and transitions, executive and professional coaching, and LGBTQ+ related work.

—Frequently Asked Questions

—Background

Credential

LCSW, LICSW

Licensed in

Connecticut, Massachusetts

Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) · Existential Therapy · Mindfulness Therapy · Motivational Interviewing · Narrative Therapy · Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English