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Online therapist

Cierra Batiste

Practical counseling for stressed parents

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
13 years
Licensed in
Texas, Arizona
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Cierra

Cierra Batiste is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. She aims to be direct and practical with parents who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or parenting challenges. Her tone is straightforward and calm, focusing on small steps that can change daily life.

Parents will find clear, goal-oriented conversations and tools to try between sessions. Cierra draws on more than a decade of counseling experience. She trained and gained early experience in Tennessee and now lives in Dallas, Texas, where she works part time in independent practice and serves as a director at a behavioral hospital.

Background and approach

She is also pursuing doctoral study in a CES program at Capella University and is working toward a supervision license. Her clinical work has centered on trauma, depression, substance use, and difficulties that show up across relationships and family life. She blends person-centered listening with cognitive behavioral methods to help people test new ways of thinking and acting.

Mindfulness and skills from dialectical behavior therapy are also part of her toolbox. Sessions tend to focus on practical strategies for managing emotions, improving sleep and routines, and reducing conflict. She helps clients set small, achievable goals and practices to use at home.

Progress is tracked through regular review and collaborative planning. Outside of work she enjoys outdoor activities and trying new restaurants, which she says helps keep a balanced perspective and energy for therapy work.

Evidence-based approaches adapted for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for managing stress, anxiety, and persistent patterns that get in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that maintain distress and testing small changes to improve mood and functioning; this approach is well suited to issues like depression, sleep problems, and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and reducing harmful coping habits.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Cierra will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process means trying tools, reviewing what helps, and adjusting plans together rather than following a fixed script.

Online sessions provide flexibility for busy families and working parents. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions offer convenience, and live chat or text messaging can support brief check-ins and skill practice between meetings. These options help make regular work on goals more manageable and easier to fit into daily life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can this therapist help with?
Cierra works with a wide range of concerns listed in her profile, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, parenting, and relationship problems.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style combines person-centered listening with evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and motivational interviewing to build practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of counseling experience, including early training in Tennessee and current clinical work in Texas.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices in Texas. License numbers are AZ LPC LPC-21778 and TX LPC 71068 as shown in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers a range of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
13 years
Licensed
Texas, Arizona
Languages
English

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