( Not Accepting New Clients)

Greetings! Congratulations on taking an active role in your mental health! I am here to help you through the process. New to therapy? No problem! Experiencing depression and feeling alone? I can help with that as well! On a journey to a better version of yourself? Good for you! Allow me to be your accountability partner. I’m simply here to help you on your journey to healing and self-improvement.

I specialize in Family Systems, which is a fancy way of saying that the families that we are a part of shape who we are today! I truly believe that understanding your family background and your childhood traumas aid in your healing. I work with people of all ages, I have experience working with children with Autism on all sides of the spectrum, I’ve worked with elders ages 65+, couples, children, and families of all walks of life. Even though I have experience working with all of these different populations, my niche is women’s empowerment! Especially, women of color! Women have a very unique role in society and sometimes we forget about who we are when we’re required to wear so many hats and be so many things to other people.

Let’s form a partnership and work together to break old, unhealthy patterns and replace them with new, reformed healthy habits. Let’s work together on improving your mental health and well-being!

Insurances Accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, BLUE CARE NETWORK, UNITED HEALTH Care/ Optum and CIGNA

Ciara is a Limited Licensed Master’s SocialWorker (LLMSW) who graduated with her Masters of Social work from Wayne State
University and a Bachelor of Science in Human Services with a concentration in
family systems from Siena Heights University. After earning her undergraduate
degree, she gained experience helping people through permanency goals for
children and reunification for families while working, in foster care. During
her time there, she recognized her passion for helping others through their trauma,
providing services such as referrals for trauma assessments, substance abuse
therapy, family therapy, and other mental health issues, she realized she
wanted to become a clinical therapist.

Ciara believes that every individual possessesthe capacity to develop, change, and triumph over the difficulties that life
presents. Ciara uses a combination of mindfulness and cognitive behavioral
therapy with each client. She examines a client's physical, spiritual,
emotional, and social lives to assist them in finding balance. However, life
has a way of convincing us that discouragement, anxiety, and depression are our
destiny at times. She has made it her life's work to assist clients in
harnessing their own superpowers to confront their own unique challenges head-on
through a strengths-based and supportive approach. In a session, Ciara strives
to establish a secure and encouraging setting in which clients can express
themselves, gain knowledge, and be themselves without fear of being judged or
discouraged. Ciara is of the opinion that each person has a unique set of
strengths, even if they aren't aware of them. The process will constantly be
directed considering your wellbeing. Ciara will help you build insight and
self-awareness while also assisting you in identifying your strengths and areas
for growth, guiding you to feel more fulfilled, whole, and true to yourself,
regardless of the challenges that life throws at you. Ciara will also work with you to identifyunhealthy ways of thinking and acting that hurt your relationships and
self-esteem, keeping in mind how your environment and the world around you
affect you as a person. The objective is to give you control over your emotions
and behaviors rather than letting them control you, and to make sure that after
therapy, you have the skills and insight you need to keep living a happy life.

Ciara lives in Detroit with her younger sister and enjoys making homemade candles for fun reading, baking, cooking, watching
shows/movies, journaling, taking a walk in the park, meditation, yoga.

Insurances Accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Complete,Meridian, Optum/ United Health Care & AETNA

Specialties

Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Counseling, Building Self-Confidence

About Me
I have a vast amount of experience in working with both youth and families. I am passionate about working with children and young adults as I know it is sometimes difficult to find a safe space. I am dedicated and committed to raising awareness about the importance of mental health and reducing the stigma associated with seeking assistance.

My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without judgment. I believe in empowering my clients with the tools and strategies they need to make positive changes in their lives.

Together we can tackle a variety of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues and self confidence. I am excited to embark on this journey with you!

Education:
• Candidate PhD in Advanced Clinical Social Work, Walden University
• Master’s in Social Work, Walden University

Therapeutic Approaches:
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness-Based
Psychodynamic Therapy

Insurances Accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Complete,Meridian, Optum/ United Health Care & AETNA