Sentiero was founded by Dr. Kierce, who has been passionately motivated to bring a human element to psychological health and the community. She was tired of judgmental societal standards of psychotherapy and distressed by the lack of accessibility. She was a child in a family that needed a good psychologist. She was a first-generation college graduate. She lived below the poverty line for years while in school and struggled to find creative ways to access healthcare. She spent over a decade in her own psychotherapy because she believes in the process, values understanding herself, and thinks it is essential to understand treatment from a patient’s perspective. She made her own path. And now she has made it her mission to help others find theirs.
Our team currently includes various schools of thought within psychology from school and clinical psychology to cognitive behavioral and psychoanalytically-oriented psychologists. Additionally, we are comprised of clinicians with various levels of education, as we take pride in training the next generation of psychologists. Our licensed psychologists lead the way and our pre- and post-doctoral students (i.e., Registered Psychological Associates via the California Board of Psychology) guide us with their fresh and current perspective on research and practice.
We believe in the importance of education and training, diverse thoughts and people, and healing from the deepest part of ourselves. We provide services that are accessible, inviting, and seamlessly connected with auxiliary providers and treatments. We recognize that growth and healing require a village of support, so we prioritize community connections to ensure efficient help outside of our office and facilitate a holistic approach to well-being. To say the least, we are proud of what we have created in our team and our space.
Many of our patients have been with us for years. Through the ups and downs of life, being on the journey of those who enter our space has been a profoundly meaningful and rewarding part of our lives. We, too, evolve and grow in these shared experiences. We are excited for the future and for those who will join us on the journey!