Sierra Shapiro, Licensed Psychotherapist

My Approach

Many of my clients initially seek out my services because they are experiencing intense negative emotions that they feel unable to release or control. They are often confused by their behaviors and may experience a general sense of feeling “different” from their peers. They frequently feel defeated due to their negative self-talk. They feel trapped in a seemingly endless cycle of thought spiraling. They have chronic feelings of inadequacy, and they therefore guard themselves from forming emotional connections. They are at times deeply ashamed of their authentic selves, as they feel that they are inherently flawed and deserve to be punished.

Through a highly individualized therapeutic process, I guide my clients in safely exploring these intense emotions through a lens of compassion and curiosity. I assist my clients in safely re-processing past traumatic events and/or negative experiences to gain a sense of release, growth, and empowerment.

My therapeutic approach is integrative and eclectic, with some of my preferred modalities listed below. Click the (external) links to learn more about any of the listed modalities:

About Sierra

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I’m an experienced (10+ years) Licensed Psychotherapist providing psychological services to adults in Metro Detroit. I specialize in trauma recovery, depression, anxiety, family of origin issues, and low self-esteem. I identify as queer and/or lesbian.

I earned a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Frostburg State University in 2013. For the first eight years of my career, I worked as a psychotherapist in group psychological practices. I decided to open my own private practice in 2021, in which I strive to create a space of acceptance, knowledge, and emotional safety.

I live in Metro Detroit with my wife and our three cats. In my free time, I enjoy reading, trying new restaurants, gardening, playing clarinet in the local community band, and attempting yoga.

One of the core principles of my practice is that we all do what is necessary to survive. You will not be judged or shamed for your survival strategies; you will be met with the understanding that our systems may continue these survival strategies past the point of needing them.

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