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MEDIA

Beyond the Office

Dr. Ana Sierra, PhD brings her clinical expertise and commitment to the Latinx community beyond the consulting room, through a Spanish-language podcast, published academic research, speaking engagements, and media features. 

Media, Publications & Recognition

Ana Sierra Counseling / Consejeria, PLLC's founder, Dr. Ana Sierra, is a widely recognized expert in mental health, immigration psychology, and culturally responsive clinical practice. Her work extends beyond the consulting room into media, academia, and community leadership.

Awards & Designations

  • “Trailblazer in Mental Health” award by the Honduran American Association in 2026

  • Community Psychologist Award Central American Award

  • Distinguished Alumni Award, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

  • Court-Designated Subject Matter Expert, Superior Court of the District of Columbia, areas of child sexual abuse and commercial exploitation

  • Dean’s Scholarship (2014-2015)

  • Research Fellowship, International Psychology Department (2014-2016)

  • District of Columbia Psychological Association (DCPA) Research Grant (2017)

  • Distinguished Alumni Award (2021)

  • MACC Program Representative, Latino/a Network Mental Health Providers Program

  • Research Fellowship, Center for Latino/a Mental Health (2008-2010)

  • Distinguished Student Award (2010)

  • Internship: White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans (2004)

Speaking Engagements

  • American Heart Association

  • American Immigration Lawyers Association

  • American Public Health Association

  • Center for the Study of Social Policy

  • Dialogue on Diversity

  • Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

  • Hispanic Heritage Foundation

  • International Justice Mission

  • International Labor Organization

  • International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies

  • National Hispanic Medical Association

  • National Latino/a Psychological Association

  • NOLA Human Trafficking Taskforce

  • Organization of American States

  • Phillips Programs for Children & Families

  • Public Ministry of Peru, Lima, Peru

  • The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

  • The Colombo Plan

  • The National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers (NCHEPM)

  • Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Lima, Perú

  • University of Illinois

  • Urbana-Champaign

  • University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Articles 

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Publications

  • Co-author, Social Issues in Living Color: Challenges and Solutions from the Perspective of Ethnic Minority Psychology, Volume 3, American Psychological Association Press

  • Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Adherence to Marianismo among Honduran Women Sierra, Ana Elizabeth.   The Chicago School of Professional Psychology ProQuest Dissertations & Theses,  2020. 27740113.

Media

  • Regular expert contributor on Telemundo 44

  • Featured in El Tiempo Latino, El Imparcial, and Mundo Latino

  • Listed clinician on Psychology Today, Spanish-speaking therapists

  • Latino 104.1FM / 87.7FM

  • La Agenda Radio

  • La Que buena Radio

Community Leadership

  • ​Co-founder, Latina Healing Institute, a culturally affirming mental health space created by and for Latina women

  • Host, Encuentros con la Dra. Ana Sierra, a Spanish-language podcast on mental health, identity, and resilience within the Latinx community, available on Spotify

Consulting Work Projects

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Dissertation

Publication

Dr. Sierra co-authored a chapter on volume three on “Social Issues in Living Color_ Challe

Social Issues in Living Color, Volume 3 

Dr. Sierra co-authored a published chapter on ethnic minority psychology and interpersonal violence, contributing to one of the first academic texts to address social issues explicitly from a racial and ethnic psychology perspective.

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Bilingual Podcast

Hosted by Dr. Ana Sierra, PhD, Encuentros is a bilingual podcast bringing clinical expertise and candid conversation to mental health topics affecting the Latinx community.

Let's Start the Conversation

Whether you're a leader seeking to strengthen your organization, a clinician looking to expand your expertise, an attorney in need of high-quality immigration evaluations, or an individual seeking mental healthcare. we are here to help. Our team partners with organizations, professionals, and legal teams to deliver expert consultation, training, assessments, and tailored solutions that meet your unique needs. Contact us today to discuss how we can support your goals.

 

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