Sienna Forest

So many of us go through life out of sync with what we truly want and who we are. We say yes when we mean no, keep the peace to avoid rocking the boat, or shape ourselves to meet others' expectations—often at the cost of our own needs and integrity. Over time, that disconnection can leave us anxious, resentful, or unsure of who we really are beneath the masks we've learned to wear.

Hi, my name is Sienna, and I know this struggle well. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, with a Masters in Counseling, I am passionate about helping individuals and couples heal patterns of relational trauma, people-pleasing, and shame, so they can move toward greater authenticity, connection, and self-trust.

For individuals—particularly women and neurodivergent clients who've spent years masking or feeling “too much” —I help you reconnect with your body, emotions, and voice. Together, we'll explore the protective strategies that once kept you safe but now keep you stuck, so you can move through the world with more clarity and confidence.

For couples, my work centers on emotional regulation and communication—especially when conflict leads to flooding, defensiveness, or withdrawal. I help partners slow down reactive patterns, stay present during difficult moments, and build the tools needed to repair and reconnect more easily. Many of the couples I work with include one or both partners with ADHD, which can bring unique challenges around attention, impulse control, and emotion regulation. Together, we'll work toward developing more understanding, balance, and resilience in your relationship.

My approach blends research-backed relationship tools from the Gottman Method with somatic therapy, which uses body awareness and movement to process emotions—because real change happens not just in the mind, but in the body. I integrate concepts from Internal Family Systems, a therapeutic approach that views the mind as made up of different “parts,” each with their own thoughts, feelings, and roles. I am also in the process of completing EMDRIA-approved EMDR Basic Training, which allows me to support clients in reprocessing and integrating trauma

I believe therapy is more than just talking—it's an active, embodied process of healing in real time. I bring warmth, curiosity, and collaboration to each session, trusting that even small shifts in therapy can ripple outward into meaningful change in your relationships and daily life.

If you're feeling stuck, disconnected, or ready to break free from old patterns, you don't have to navigate it alone. Let's work together to help you come home to yourself and create the kind of relationships that feel grounded, safe, and truly alive.