Cierra Batiste , LPC

Cierra Batiste is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Dallas, Texas who brings 13 years of clinical experience to her work with individuals and families. She trained in Tennessee during her undergraduate and graduate studies, where she gained early counseling experience and developed a foundation in person-centered care and cognitive behavioral therapy. Cierra's practice has a strong focus on trauma, depression, substance use concerns, and support for troubled youth, and she also works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, and process addictions.

Cierra balances part-time private practice with a leadership role as a director at a behavioral hospital, and she is pursuing advanced training through the CES doctoral program at Capella University while working toward a supervision license to expand her clinical supervision skills. Her approach emphasizes collaboration - pairing person-centered listening with practical cognitive techniques to help clients move past barriers that have impeded healthy living.

Outside of her professional life, Cierra values time outdoors and enjoys exploring new restaurants and cultures. Her work is rooted in respect for each person's story and a commitment to guiding clients toward meaningful, achievable change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Cierra Batiste

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or emotions are present. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and patterns that keep people stuck, offering practical tools to refocus on what matters most.

Client-Centered Therapy, also called person-centered therapy, prioritizes the client's perspective and strengths. Through empathic listening and collaboration, this approach supports healing for issues such as trauma, grief, relationship concerns, and challenges to self-esteem.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and developing concrete skills to change them. CBT can be effective for depression, anxiety, sleep and eating concerns, and managing addictive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Cierra works with clients to determine which methods fit best based on individual needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies as work progresses.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging add practical flexibility, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care from home or work. These options support regular engagement and allow clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.