Ana Maria Sierra

About Ana Maria Sierra

I am a clinical psychologist with specialties in clinical child & family, pediatric psychology, and behavioral health. I have also trained as a school and community psychologist. My philosophy is to know the child, adult and family in their full context and to partner with them to develop a plan that they provides them with the coping strategies, resources, understanding, hope, and strength to heal and realize their goals.I have served in numerous leadership capacities in healthcare settings and in the community. I have developed innovative clinical and educational programs, and organized international delegations to promote peace & human rights.I serve a multicultural clientele. Also, I am Latina and speak Spanish fluently. I specifically offer training and consultation in working with Hispanic clients. I have also trained and worked extensively with people of many different backgrounds.Specialties: Behavioral, psychiatric, and developmental disorders of childhood, birth thru adolescence - Pre- & Post partum issues - Post-adoption - Divorce issues - Impact of deployment on children & families - Mood & Anxiety disorders among children and adults - Grief & Loss - Hispanic clientele

Experience

1. Director Psychologist and Yoga Therapeutics Educator

   Developing Resilience, Pllc

   Aug 2009 — Present · Tacoma, WA, US

   Dr. Ana Maria Sierra provides clinical psychology services, collaborative practice for separated and divorced adults/parents, consultation, program and policy consultation. She is also a yoga therapeutics educator, organizing workshops for professionals, military members and spouses, and the general public to promote well being and manage stress, and resolve symptoms related to mood, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, TBI, insomnia, chronic pain and other health conditions. Dr. Sierra has over 25 years experience serving children, families, and professionals in educational, medical, community, nonprofit, and military settings. Her specialties include: pediatric/primary care, trauma, grief and loss, attachment issues, divorce/step-parenting, adoption, postpartum issues, developmental disabilities, and deployment related issues. Dr. Sierra provides consultation to agencies and organizations interested in promoting health, success, and well being. Dr. Sierra is multicultural and bilingual. She has a M.A. in Spanish language and literature from Middlebury College and has worked extensively with Hispanic clients as well as clients of many other backgrounds. Her services include workshops on cultural awareness and responsivity for healthcare, law enforcement, educators, social service, and business professionals, especially those serving children and families.

Education

• University of Virginia

  Ph.D., Clinical Psychology

  1981 — 1988

• Saint Louis University

  B.A., Psychology, Romance Languages

  1973 — 1977

• Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

  M.S., Clinical Child/School/Community Psychology

  1978 — 1981

• Middlebury College

  M.A., Spanish language and literature

  1977 — 1978

Skills

• Wellness
• Psychiatry
• Health
• Writing
• Self-Esteem
• Life Transitions
• Play Therapy
• Parents
• Program Development
• Psychological Assessment
• Counseling
• Clinical Supervision
• Grief Counseling
• Psychological Testing
• Therapists
• Adolescents
• Psychology
• Adults
• Cbt
• Treatment
• Personal Development
• Teaching
• Community Outreach
• Counseling Psychology
• Stress
• Child Development
• Training
• Developmental Disabilities
• Groups
• Mental Health Counseling
• Healthcare
• Behavioral Health
• Family Therapy
• Interventions
• Learning Disabilities
• Case Managment
• Clinical Research
• Psychotherapy
• Counselling
• Prevention