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 facing significant life challenges. She practices part time in private practice and also serves as a director at a behavioral hospital, combining hands-on clinical leadership with direct therapeutic care. Cierra is pursuing advanced training as a doctoral student in the CES program at Capella University and is working toward a supervision license to expand her capacity to mentor other counselors.

Cierra’s background includes focused experience with trauma, depression, substance use concerns, and troubled youth, and she approaches treatment with a person-centered stance complemented by cognitive behavioral therapy techniques. She aims to help people whose lives have been impeded by difficult experiences or persistent symptoms, partnering with each person to set goals and tailor strategies that support healthier daily functioning and more satisfying relationships.

Outside of her clinical responsibilities, Cierra regularly enjoys outdoor activities and exploring new restaurants and cultures, interests that inform her appreciation for varied life experiences and the strengths clients bring to the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Cierra draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where clients guide the pace and focus of work while the therapist offers understanding and support - an approach that often helps with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and rebuilding trust in oneself. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, a practical method commonly applied to anxiety, depression, and patterns that maintain stress or substance use. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is part of her toolkit as well; ACT emphasizes accepting difficult feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action, which can be useful for managing ongoing stress and moving toward meaningful goals.

Finding the right blend of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Cierra works collaboratively with each person to determine which approaches best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds and new priorities emerge.

Online therapy with Cierra is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and needs. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and access support from home or while traveling, while allowing therapists and licensed professionals to tailor interaction styles to what works best for each client.