A place to feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Meet sienna Steiner, LMFT
It’s exhausting to keep up the image of having it “all together.”
Even though it looks like you’re balancing things well, beneath the surface, it’s all starting to crumble. Lately, it feels like a daily—or hourly—battle just to stay on top of everything required of you. The constant critiquing of yourself and worrying about how others feel about you is the norm these days, so it’s hard to imagine a life where you feel a sense of freedom or confidence just as you are.
You’re looking for somewhere to find peace.
Somewhere to consider possibilities beyond what’s holding you back.
Somewhere you can feel understood and listened to.
You’re in the right place.
My APPROACH
I genuinely care about your story and want to help you create real, meaningful change.
I believe in the power of deep listening—I want to offer you the experience of feeling heard in a way you likely haven’t before.
In our work together, we’ll explore the different parts of you: the voices in your head that create narratives and the ways you talk to yourself. Some parts of you might feel really strong emotions, while others might push you to ignore those feelings or criticize you for not doing better. We’ll work with these parts to help you develop the ones that truly support you, building on your strengths and helping you live in alignment with your true, adult self. We’ll find the balance that allows you to be compassionate toward yourself, just as you would be toward a friend.
Throughout this process, I’ll also encourage you to give yourself the grace and compassion you need to move forward. By being caring and kind to the parts of you that are struggling, you can build resilience and uncover strengths you didn’t even know you had. We’ll reframe the way you see yourself, discovering and strengthening who you are at the core. When it comes to relationships, we’ll look at how you set boundaries, the roles you take on, and how past experiences might be affecting your current dynamics. We’ll work to heal those places so you can show up fully for the people you care about.
Clients often tell me they’re able to see things about themselves and their lives in new ways as a result of our work together.
It’s a privilege to offer this kind of insight and perspective as I guide you along the path toward understanding, relief, and possibility.
Let’s explore the new life you can live, together.
My guiding principles
Empathy
I understand how important it is to feel seen and heard, especially when you’re struggling. My goal is to listen with compassion and without judgment, providing a space where you can share your story and feel genuinely understood.
Transformation
Change can be hard, but it’s not impossible. I’m committed to helping you navigate your journey—no matter what it looks like. With compassion for what you’re going through and practical tools, you can achieve lasting change, one step at a time.
Wisdom
I’ve learned that real change comes from a deep understanding of both the mind and heart. With intentional listening and deep empathy for you and your experiences, I offer insight, guidance, and expertise in a way that resonates with who you are.
Balance
It’s difficult to find balance when everything else in your life feels so overwhelming. I’m here to help you regain a sense of steadiness, so you can feel grounded and have the confidence to face today’s challenges and whatever else comes your way.
My Specialties
Anxiety
Disordered Eating
Coupels
My Background
Education & Licensure
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
in New York State & MassachusettsMaster of Integral Counseling Psychology from The California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, 2003
Bachelor of Psychology & Studio Art from
Occidental College, Los Angeles, 1994
Continued Training
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Relational Life Therapy (RLT) couples therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (BDT)
Self-Compassion Therapy
Expert Strategies for Working with Anxiety