Maria Frassinelli Sierra, LCSW, LICSW
Connecticut · 25 years in practice
Maria Frassinelli Sierra is a licensed clinical social worker in Connecticut.
License and registration
- LCSW, Connecticut
- 6023 · expires April 2026
- LICSW, Massachusetts
- LICSW127851 · expires April 2026
- NPI
- 1528839305 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Maria
Maria Frassinelli Sierra is a licensed clinical social worker in Connecticut. She brings 25 years of experience and a calm, practical presence for people facing major life shifts. She writes plainly and meets people where they are, helping them talk through grief, stress, anxiety, and career concerns.
She focuses on problems that often come with illness and aging, including cancer, chronic pain, caregiver strain, hospice and end-of-life matters. She also supports people navigating identity and LGBT concerns, fertility and pregnancy issues, and the practical side of money and work changes.
Background and approach
Maria uses approaches that center the person and their choices. Sessions are grounded in what matters to each individual and in practical steps they can take day to day. She draws on tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered practice, and Existential therapy to suit different needs.
Her background includes many years in medical social work, so she understands hospital and health-related systems and the stress they bring. She helps people translate medical and life changes into manageable plans and coping strategies. Coaching for professional challenges is also an option when goals are clarity, decisions, or better work-life balance.
Maria aims to be a steady partner through hard times. She invites clients to name what matters, build on strengths, and find practical ways to move forward. The first step is a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled session to see if the approach fits.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Maria lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Career difficulties
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Maria names
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches and how online work can help
Maria blends Existential therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered work. Existential therapy focuses on meaning, values, and choices when life feels uncertain, which can help people facing illness, loss, or big transitions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to accept difficult feelings and commit to actions that match personal values, useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with chronic health problems. Client-Centered therapy emphasizes listening, respect, and using the client's own goals to guide each session.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Maria will talk with each person about their goals and try different tools to see what fits best. Together they set priorities and adjust strategies as needs and circumstances change.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and visual cues, phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat can suit quick check-ins, short coaching moments, or people who prefer not to use video. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, medical appointments, or caregiving responsibilities.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Maria help people with?
She helps with grief, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, career questions, and coping with major life changes. Her work also covers health-related issues like cancer, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and end-of-life concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered approach that emphasizes practical steps and meaning. Therapy blends acceptance, behavioral skills, and reflective conversation to address immediate problems and longer-term goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Maria has 25 years of professional social work experience, with a long history in medical social work and supporting people through health and life transitions.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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