I was in trouble. Id fallen into a dangerous emotional hole and couldnt find my way out. I needed an intense attitude adjustment and Ana Maria knew exactly how to respond.She was kind and gracious, listening, then providing advice and guidance without ever being critical or judgmental.She offered many resources to get me back on my path, while holding me able and accountable to reach out and use those resources. She reminded me to believe in myself, without saying the words.Ana Maria is a talented and effective coach. Im glad I found her. If youre looking for results, you will be too. Thank you again Ana Maria.

Dr. Ana has been my rock when it has come to helping me with my personal life. Over the past year I have been at my lowest point emotionally and she has been there without hesitation everytime. I will continue to stay in touch with her because she has been such a positive in my life. Thank you Ana

I have known Ana professionally for some time, and during that time I have come to know her as being warm, caring, compassionate, and invested in creating a practice that is cutting edge. This tells me that providing great therapy experiences to clients and being the best clinician possible are top priorities to her. Her knowledge and experience as a seasoned clinician coupled with her kindness and empathy make her an asset to the field.

Dr. Ana Marie Sierra is a very talented child and adolescent therapist. I am professionally affiliated with her and would not hesitate to refer to her for someone needing a competent and compassionate child and family therapist. I feel a particular kindred spirit with her because like me, she offers post adoption adjustment and attachment work as one of her specialities. She bases the clinical work she does upon mindfulness which translates into a sense of safety and security in her clients.

So very grateful to have had the opportunity to speak with Dr Sierra. I have been looking for help for many years for a family member and it was so nice to have someone listen to me and give me a ton of advice and information on were to turn. She was the first person to really give me any answers and direction. She has also been in the field for many years and knows the many people and had so many resources. She a great wealth of knowledge and I and so thankful. Thank you again!

Terrible therapist. I was only 16 at the time and she ended every session by asking how she’d be paid. She made me feel so much worse even though I was basically at rock bottom, reflecting years later I wouldn’t want anyone to have to go there she definitely doesn’t listen to your needs or make you feel comfortable.

Dr. Ana Sierra is a caring and competent professional psychologist who is invested deeply in helping children, youth, and their families through difficulty and trauma. I highly recommend her if you, or someone you know and love is struggling. She is very knowledgeable and capable of answering your questions, and directing you on the path of health and healing. I recommend her as a psychologist and colleague.

Do not go to this person. I was 13 when my parents had me go to her. she called me names, was extremely rude and condescending, she invaded my privacy multiple times in different ways. disgusting, awkward, unprofessional, and extremely rude. this person would make anyone feel uncomfortable and should not be working with ANYONE with a mental illness!!

Dr. Ana Sierra has my utmost confidence. I know her to be a compassionate, professional, multi-faceted therapist. Women, children and families have benefited from her skillful practice, effective programs and expansive experience. I never hesitate referring my clients to her.Chiara Diane Wood. Healing Artist. Tacoma, WA

Dr. Sierra has extensive clinical experience with individuals and families using varied evidence-based treatment modalities. Her approach to client work is innovative, creative and intelligent. I highly recommend her as a psychologist and as a trusted and respected colleague.

I highly recommend this doctor. When I am in the area, I would not go any where else. I cannot say enough great things about her. True excellence in healthcare.

Dr. Sierra is kind and caring. A family member and I have met with her many times and I find her to be very professional and knowledgeable. She has a vast amount of resources to aid her in helping her clients. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking help.

With ONE phone conversation, I can say this professional does not direct her conversation well and is NOT professional.First, she called me with her mouth full, on her lunch. Its nice that you take your personal time to call a potential patient. Better to not do it with your mouth full. Great first impression...She asked what questions I had, then pretty much asked if I felt she could help me, several times, wanting to book right then, with out giving me much info concerning how she might help me. Thats a consult? I felt the conversation had little direction.I then inquired about insurance (Im on a tight budget). My insurance had already misquoted her - I understand that is frustrating for her. However, she gave indirect answers without giving me any real direction to find out what I needed to know to be confident setting up an appointment with her. I started becoming frustrated, feeling like she was sending me back to my insurance who would send me back to her - I hate back and forth. She became frustrated (good job, professional counselor), and told me this was not a part of her job and I was wasting her time. Serious? Im wasting *your* time, inquiring if you might want my money to help me balance my life? Are you kidding me?? Taking care of your potential patients concerns is not a part of your job? Im wasting your time?? Im not giving you any more of my time to waste, much less my hard earned money, after you treat me like this on first conversation. Awesome. We agreed this was not a good fit. Im glad if she was a good fit for you and has helped you, but wow, my first (and last) impression and experience with her was completely incompetent, unprofessional, bad bedside manner. I know she must have value, but I sure as heck will not be seeing her.Take care of your patients, with patience and respect - did not happen today.Im wasting my time with this review, so perhaps someone else may choose to not waste their time with this professional. Good luck.

Dr. Sierra is phenomenal! She is such a caring and compassionate person. Her knowledge and approach not only heal, but help to restore the full you.

I am a colleague of Dr. Ana Maria Sierras and have found her to be nothing less than professional and resourceful. I would not hesitate to send my family member to her for professional care.It is unfortunate that mental health and medical professionals are ethically prohibited from requesting testimonials from clients and cannot rebut or even explain the circumstances surrounding public ratings such as this.

I have known Dr. Sierra as a trusted colleague for 3 years and continue to appreciate her ethical, clinical and professional integrity. When I refer clients to Dr. Sierra, I have confidence that they will receive the highest quality care and treatment. Dr. Sierra continues to expand her knowledge of practical tools toward helping clients to build upon their strengths and develop self-reliance. From a professional standpoint, Dr. Sierra has my utmost respect and admiration as a living example of altruistic and pro- social practice.Ned David Bratspis,MA, LMFT

Ana is dedicated to helping children and families. Having trained with pioneers in the field of attachment, she is a highly skilled psychologist that you will be pleased to have on your side.

Dr. Sierra is a dedicated professional whose work is grounded in research-based attachment approaches. I highly recommend her!

My experience with Dr. Sierra was something in todays world does not happen..My son died in a car wreck and left behind a 6 year old son. He is not handling this well and I know he needs counseling so I had done research and was recommended to Dr. Sierra. When I called to set up an appointment Dr. answered the phone. She was at airport returning from vacation and waiting for her luggage and took the time to talk to me for over an hour instead of like most people would just want to go home. I havent met Dr. yet but to me anyone who takes that kind of time to talk and set up an appointment while at the airport must truly love her job and cares about people. Leanne Matejovsky

As a pediatrician, I know how difficult it is to find mental health care professionals that specialize in behavioral issues in children as well as mental health issues in teenagers. Dr. Sierra is a wonderful resource to have for parents that are struggling with their children, family stressors or their own mental health.

I have seen Dr. Ana present at a continuing education event on the topic of Yoga Nidra and she was a passionate, knowledgeable and fun presenter. She is also an advocate for the counseling profession and offers advice and collaboration on business building, training and case strategies.

VERY Unprofessional. First visit, she spent 30 minutes complaining about our insurance and then 15 texting her next client in the waiting room. Shes socially awkward, not quirky, but seriously misses the boat on a lot of social norms. She kept calling my son (her patient) the wrong name. She made him wait outside for his first session and barely even talked to him. The second time we met with her, she came in 30 minutes late and had double booked, but refused to admit it and kept arguing with me about the time she booked and confirmed via email. She asked me to leave and come back in another 45 minutes, after we already waited 45 minutes in her waiting room. Then the other patient gave up and left, so we go the appointment by default. She told my son, who has ADHD, that he had to sit still and wasnt allowed to play with the toys, even though he asked politely. He was so uncomfortable and rigid that he couldnt open up to her. She didnt pick up on anything and kept firing questions at him. He totally shut down. I have never seen him so uncomfortable. I addressed it and she argued with me, in front of my son, yet again. Then she told us we needed to pay out of pocket, even though our insurance covers it 100%. She shouldnt have a license to be a psychologist, she should be a patient.

I highly recommend Dr. Ana! She is one of the most dedicated, knowledgeable, kind, caring and supportive therapists I have had the privilege of knowing. As a childbirth educator and birth doula, I really appreciate Anas involvement in our community of expectant parents and families. She has also been an inspiring guest speaker in the Tacoma Cesarean and VBAC Support group and has participated in the Tacoma Doula Circle, always offering our local birth educators tremendous support and insight regarding difficult, challenging situations.Patti Ramos, CCE, CDCertified Childbirth Educator and Certified Doula

A healer who is very knowledgeable and really cares. She will take the time to listen and really help with your problems.

I highly recommend her if you want someone who cares and listens! She rocks!

Terrible experience, Dr. Ana Maria Sierra and her staff and disrespectful and greedy. I do not recommend this phycologist to anyone!

I definitely recommend Dr. Sierra!