Samuel Sierra, D.Min., BCPC, BCACLC
Qualifications
Dr. Sierra is a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor, a Board Certified Advanced Christian Life Coach and the Director of Real Life Counseling, LLC. He loves relating God's love and truth in human relationships. His heart's passion is helping people experience the transforming truth of biblical principles in their relationships.
He provides counseling to individuals, couples, and families. He loves incorporating God's truth and prayer for inner healing to help people resolve a wide variety of issues, including marital and family problems, dealing with difficult people, and building healthy relationships.
From the Heart
My passion for helping others comes from my own experience with the deep and painful consequences of a failed life. This life was void of love, nurture and healthy relationships. This failed life lead to all kinds of addictions, fears, and cycles of failure. By the grace of God, I am now fully restored and growing into the man God created me to be.
Today, I am a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor, and a Board Certified Advanced Christian Life Coach with a deep desire to help others out of their place of pain and suffering.
Dr. Sierra’s biography, in English and Spanish, can be found on the “Downloads” page.
Diana Sierra, LMSW
Qualifications
Diana Sierra is a Licensed Master of Social Worker (LMSW) in the state of Virginia and obtained her Master of Social Work (MSW) Degree from Hunter College – City University of New York (CUNY). She also holds a Specialization in Children, Youth, and Families from Hunter College and a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Degree from James Madison University.
She has a variety of experience working with children and youth from various circumstances and backgrounds; from working as a Case Planner within the New York City foster care system to being the Director of Youth Services with Diaspora Community Services in Brooklyn.
She currently works as a Clinical Therapist at a prominent Public Charter School in District of Columbia for high school students with severe learning disabilities, emotional disabilities and other mental health issues.
From the Heart
I have been collaborating professionally with my father, Dr. Samuel Sierra, for several years and have personally developed within the same social-emotional, relational, and spiritual foundations I address within counseling. As a counselor I bring a passion for children and youth, a dedication to bringing child welfare issues to the public forefront, a solid academic foundation, and a variety of real-life scenarios from my professional experiences.
As a Latina professional, I value diversity and use it as a strength to empower children, youth, and families to reach their fullest potential of personal development and holistic wellness.
In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, sports and recreational activities, and music, all of which I try to incorporate into my therapeutic approach with children and families.