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Community Counseling Associates: Allen, Fairview, Lucas, & McKinney 214-509-6888
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Sierra Bodnar​, M.A., LPC-Associate
Supervised by Michelle Nietert, M.A., LPC-S

940-535-4166

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Treatment Approaches

Sierra strongly believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship. Feeling heard, validated, and supported through life’s difficulties creates a space for healing. Her approach is to view each individual holistically, taking into account family history, background, personality, and goals. For these reasons, Sierra identifies most strongly with ideas found in Rogerian and Adlerian theories, which focus on building trust and openness, while also utilizing the structure of behavioral therapies in order to maximize a person’s strengths: CBT/DBT, solution-focused, person-centered and strength-based therapy. 

Sierra loves creative expression through art and music, journaling, and play therapy and sandtray. She is also passionate about incorporating faith-based counseling (upon request) through prayer, scripture, and conversation. Her areas of focus include adjustment to change, family challenges, overcoming fears, trauma recovery, behavioral problems at home or school, anger, socialization, anxiety/depression, self-esteem, and/or relationship struggles.

Sierra counsels children (kindergarten & up), teens, and young adults through these various approaches.
She is currently working towards her 3000 internship hours under the supervision of Michelle Nietert, M.A., LPC-S.  



Education and Training

2019: Master of Arts in Professional Counseling at Amberton University
2015: Bachelor of Science in Development and Family Studies (DFST) at the University of North Texas

Coursework in Play Therapy
​Certified in Sandtray 
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Professional (CDBT) Training: 8-Week Intensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Course
TBRI (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) 101: Karyn Purvis Training 



Background and Experience

​2014: Internship at the Center for Play Therapy at UNT (founded by creator of play therapy, Dr. Garry Landreth) and helped run the annual Play Therapy Conference for counselors.

Along with Sierra's personal trainings and experiences, her supervisor (Michelle Nietert) has extensive training and experience in family systems and high conflict divorce. 


About Me

I live in McKinney with my husband and our miniature Australian Shepard, Leo. We are actively involved in our church community, enjoy spending time with friends and family, and love to travel. In my free time I like to be outdoors, read, paint, have game nights, watch movies, and eat good food. 

Personal Statement 

Life can wear us down with its challenges, but it’s up to us to own those challenges and decide who will become because of them. My goal to come alongside others, building them up to a place where they no longer feel controlled by their circumstances, find freedom, and move forward in a positive direction. I believe we all have the potential to be the person we want to be, and it simply takes a series of choices to get there. 

Call Sierra Bodnar at 940-535-4166 to schedule an appointment or discuss counseling concerns
Session rates begin at $80 per session and can be adjusted based on sliding scale

Appointment Availability:  Mondays 3:00-8:00, Tuesdays 1:00-8:00, Thursdays 1:00-8:00

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​Allen Counseling Associates
1506 N. Greenville Ave
Suite 200, Allen, TX
​(Between Stacy Rd and Exchange on N. Greenville)
Lovejoy Counseling Associates
2730 Country Club Rd, Suite G-2
​Lucas, TX 75002
(South of Stacy off FM 1378)
Main Line/Counselor On-Call: (214) 509-6888
Fax: (214) 509-6887