Sierra Ness
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Sierra specializes in helping people who struggle with eating disorders, addiction, and grief re-align their mind, body, and soul to find balance in life.
I received a phenomenal education from Friends University in Marriage and Family Therapy and am certified as an Addictions Counselor. Like many therapists, I am a wounded healer who has had a front row seat to healing from an eating disorder, witnessing the destruction of addiction, and have had to carry my own and bear witness to the unimaginable weight of grief as a result of suicide. As a result, I have used these experiences to allow me to become familiar and comfortable with the feelings they create within my body and have extensive knowledge as to how these emotions manifest in my mindset and decisions. Though these topics are difficult to talk about, my passion lies in helping others understand and allow these difficult emotions to move through the body in a way that gives it space to heal. Whether it’s you or a loved one who have propelled you to find your way here, I would be greatly honored to become part of your narrative of healing.
Practice hours (CST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Anxiety
- Binge-Eating Disorder
- Body Image
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Burnout
- Compulsive Exercise
- Depression
- Drug Use
- Eating Concerns
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Perfectionism
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Substance Use
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Adult children of alcoholics
- Athletes
- Body positivity
- Immigrants
- Little people
- Neurodivergent people
- People in the foster care system
- People of color
- People who are bisexual
- People who are blind or visually impaired
- People who are deaf or hearing impaired
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
- People with disabilities
- People with HIV or AIDS
- Professional Healthcare Providers
- Transgender
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Experiential Psychotherapy
- Somatic Psychotherapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
- Emotional support animals allowed
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
Settling in
- Wide entry to clinician space
- Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$150 — $175per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Kansas
- Out-of-pocket
- Out-of-network insurance
- Single case agreement
- In-network insurance
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
LCMFT
BSRB
03202, Kansas
Licensed Addictions Counselor
BSRB
LAC 1635, Kansas
Certificates
Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
International Association for Eating Disorder Professionals
I am currently working toward my Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Certification with an IADEP approved consultant.
Education
Kansas State University
BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2016
I received a Bachelor's degree in Psychology as well as a Bachelor's degree in Music from this university.
Friends University
Master of Science in Family Therapy, 2020
I received a great education from this university which required a one year internship in which I treated people for a variety of mental health disorders.