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Biography
Ciara Pemberton, LMHC, is a mental health counselor with 2–4 years of experience serving adults with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, suicidal ideation, and self-esteem concerns. She earned her degree from Xavier University of Louisiana.
Ciara specializes in CBT and ACT, incorporating exposure therapy, values-based work, and cognitive restructuring to help clients build insight and resilience. She provides a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore challenges and work toward meaningful change. Outside of work, she enjoys anime, cooking, and spending time with loved ones.
Brightside offerings
Therapy
Clinical Focus Areas
AbuseAddictionDepressionSelf EsteemSuicidal IdeationTrauma and PTSD
Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
Languages
English
Identity
FemaleBlack/African AmericanShe/Her/HersVeteran
Culture & faith
African AmericanAsian and Pacific Islander Diasporic CulturesBicultural / Multicultural PeopleBuddhismCatholicismChicano/a/xChristianityDiasporic or Black CultureIndigenous CulturesJewish CultureMexican American CultureNonreligious/ Secular/ Agnostic/ AtheistPacific Islander CulturesWest African Cultures
Community & allyship
BIPOCImmigrantsLGBTQ+Men's Mental HealthNeurodiversityPeople with DisabilitiesRefugeesSingle MothersSurvivors of Trauma and AbuseVeteransWomen
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