YOUR NEW THERAPAL

Sierra Bland, PLMHP

"The Golden Rule is to Treat Others the Way You Want to be Treated. As a little girl, I remember hearing this message and wanting it to be how I approach life. Even though life has proved to be unfair and cruel sometimes, I strive to carry it out each day.

Growing up as the oldest daughter of 10 children (yes, you read that correctly) I realized how much we are influenced by our environment and the difference one positive role model can make regardless of our age.

My husband and son keep me grounded, focused on our present, excited for our future, and happily on my toes. I feel beyond blessed to have daily opportunities for those in need to be heard and supported. I know I'm making the little girl in me proud."

Work and Education experience

Masters from Divine Mercy University
Bachelors from Wayne State College
Mental Health Tech at CHI Immanuel
BHIS Provider at Full Circle Therapy

Intern at Lutheran Family Services
Mentoring Moms Coordinator at Catholic Charities
Post Adoption Services at Catholic Charities
Domestic Violence Shelter Tech at Catholic Charities

Client Services Specialist and MOMS Group Coordinator at Essential Pregnancy Services

UNIQUE LENS OF CATHOLIC-CHRISTIAN META MODEL OF THE PERSON

Sierra acquired a faith-based lens of the Catholic-Christian Meta Model of the Person from her studies during her Master's Program at Divine Mercy University. The CCMMP is the approach that sees all humans with the same dignity, respect, and sparkle that we were shown when we were created. Regardless of your background, culture, sex, or religion, each person is deserving of unconditional love in order to truly flourish and it starts with understanding that you don't need to be perfect to be met where you are.

Vitz, P. C., Nordling, W. J., & Titus, C. S. (Eds.). (2020). A Catholic Christian meta-model of the person: Integration with psychology and mental health practice. Sterling, VA: Divine Mercy University Press.

Check out my FAVORITE Coping Skills BELOW

Listen-Coping Skills

Ocean Waves to fall asleep

Classical Relaxation music on Alexa

Fall Football Games

Rain and Thunderstorms

70s Rock- Eagles, Stevie Nicks, Queen

Education & Experience

Provisional License Mental Health Practitioner
- License # 12816
Divine Mercy University, 2021
- Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Wayne State College, 2018
- Bachelors in Science- Human Services and Criminal Justice minor
Catholic Psychotherapy Association
Trauma Informed Care 101 & 102
ThinkHR trainings/Knowledge Hub
Green Cross Academy trainings
Treating Sexual Trauma 2020
Treating Traumatized Children and Adolescents, 2021
Treating Traumatized Families, 2021
CPR/Safety First/CPI Certified
EMDR 1 Training, April 2021
Essential Pregnancy Services, 2018
Catholic Charities, 2018-2020
- Domestic Violence Shelter Overnight Advocate
- Post-Adoption Family Services Specialist
- Mentoring Moms Program Coordinator
Lutheran Family Services RSafe Internship, 2020-2021
Amy Simons Private Practice Internship, 2021
CHI Immanuel Mental Health Tech, 2020-2022
Full Circle Therapy BHIS Provider, 2021-2022