Clinical Supervisor & Licensed Clinical Social Worker • California License #106480

Hi, I'm Sienna, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has spent the last decade working exclusively with children and teens. Working with kids has always been my path, not something I adapted into - and it shows in how I've built my practice.

I work with youth navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, ADHD and autism-related concerns, emotional regulation, identity exploration, and self-esteem. My approach draws on play therapy, including Child-Centered and Synergetic Play Therapy, as well as sand tray and expressive arts. Kids don't always have the words for what they're feeling, and they shouldn't have to. These approaches allow me to meet them where they already are - through play, story, and creativity.

As a queer person myself, I'm proud to offer queer-affirming care and create space where kids and teens exploring their identity feel genuinely seen. My background in special education and school-based mental health also means I can help families navigate the sometimes confusing world of school systems and IEPs.

I'm also a BBS-approved Clinical Supervisor, and I'm glad to support some of the wonderful clinicians here at Little Dove as they work toward licensure.

At the heart of it all is a simple belief: relationship is the foundation of healing. Kids open up not because we ask them to, but because they feel safe, seen, and unhurried. I partner closely with parents and caregivers every step of the way, bringing a warm, playful, and collaborative style to my work with kids and families.