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Ciara Pierce, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
Ciara Pierce, LCSW - CBT and relationship support
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Family of origin work
About Ciara
Ciara Pierce is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with seven years of experience based in Georgia. She works with people on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting, self-esteem, depression, trauma and related issues. Ciara also supports people dealing with career changes, caregiving strain, and questions around intimacy and non-monogamous relationships.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods in a conversational, collaborative way. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing practical changes in daily life. She pays attention to how social and cultural forces shape reactions and relationships.
Ciara helps clients map the patterns that cause repeated conflict or burnout. That includes looking at family of origin issues, attachment concerns, codependency, and communication problems. She also addresses mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and challenges related to adoption or foster care.
Her work often includes coaching-style elements aimed at building specific skills. Clients practice small experiments between meetings to see what changes stick. She frames progress in observable steps rather than abstract goals.
Ciara holds Georgia LCSW and LA LCSW credentials and offers services in English. International clients are accepted. To begin, prospective clients use the platform’s matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Ciara commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior, try new responses, and measure what changes help most. CBT is practical and problem-focused, often useful for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and making space for difficult thoughts while taking committed action. Client-centered work guides the pace of sessions, keeping conversations conversational and driven by what the person brings that day.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ciara will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a client's goals and preferences. That means adjusting exercises, pacing, and homework based on how someone responds in early sessions.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified on the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, support shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Discuss practical needs during the matching questionnaire and the first appointment so sessions can be planned to fit everyday life.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Georgia, Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, and trauma and abuse. Additional areas include caregiving stress, codependency, and mood disorders.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses in daily life. Sessions include practical exercises and small experiments to change habits.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with adults on relational and mood issues. Her work also draws on awareness of social and cultural influences.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is based in Georgia with Georgia LCSW and LA LCSW noted.
Which languages are supported and are international clients possible?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. The platform’s matching process will clarify how sessions are held.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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