Find the therapist that best suits your needs.

Sierra Burton, LMFT

  • I am passionate about therapy because therapy saved me, changed me, challenged me, grew me and helped me become who I am today. In college I worked towards a law degree, then vet medicine, but something continued to draw me back to psychology and helping people. In my opinion and personal experience, therapy works. I have seen couples, families and individuals come through some amazing journeys. My approach is very interactive while providing a non-judgmental place for free expression of thoughts and feelings. ​


    I am currently owner and director for Sierra Therapy Center in beautiful Nevada County. I also serve on CAMFT Legislative Committee and I LOVE to supervise new associates and graduate students! Prior to this, I was the Clinical Director for a residential children's program. I left this position knowing that my true purpose was to work every day with my clients. We are a growing therapy center aimed at improving personal lives and family dynamics.


    I was born and raised in Grass Valley (graduate of our local Nevada Union), I completed my undergraduate degree in psychology at California State University of Sacramento and earned my Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) from Chapman University. 

    When I'm not working with my clients, I enjoy spending time with my family of 5 - cooking, gardening, ballet, meditation, and best of all - being a wife and mom.

    "We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy.  Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know." - Carl Rogers

Clinical Supervisors

Dena Hall, MA, LMFT

  • Dena offers compassionate support to clients as they navigate life’s questions, transitions, and challenges. She works with individuals, children, teens, families, and couples—helping each person explore what matters most to them and what they hope to strengthen or heal. Her therapeutic approach fosters personal growth, greater balance, enhanced clarity, and mindfulness in connection to self and others. Among other modalities and techniques, she integrates Brainspotting Therapy, a trauma-specific modality that supports clients in processing and releasing emotional pain related to relationships, trauma, depression, anxiety, and more.

    Dena earned a Bachelor of Arts in Behavioral Science, followed by a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, culminating in licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist—a reflection of her deep commitment to the field and those she serves. Throughout her years of experience, she has remained inspired by the courage, strength, and resilience of those she serves—finding deep meaning in every journey. In addition to her clinical work, she is a professional trainer and Clinical Supervisor, offering trainings on behavioral health topics and mentoring associates as they gain clinical experience.

    Raised in the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains, she appreciates the values of small towns and close-knit communities, and honors nature in all its beauty. Outside of her practice, she cherishes time with family and friends, enjoys relaxing by the river on beautiful summer days, and celebrates laughter and connection on weekend getaways.  

    ​”Communication is to relationships what breath is to  life" - Virginia Satir

Jacquelyn Castino-Reynolds, LMFT

  • I consider therapy to be a place to find and explore your truth. Therapy is a place to grow your inner strength, build new skills, learn to set boundaries, and to find and assert your voice to move through the challenge’s life has presented. This is a journey we take together.  I will provide guidance through a client-centered and strength-based approach to meet you where you are on your path. I will utilize a cognitive behavior approach and evidence-based practices to increase insight and build mastery to empower you to independently implement your skills and develop natural support systems


    I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, completing my degree at Brandman University in 2015. For the past 9 years I've provided support to youth and their families who are in residential care with an intensive therapeutic environment.  This has provided an opportunity to support their personal growth to manage symptoms related to trauma, struggle with Anger Management, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, ADHD, DMDD, ODD, and Parent-Child Relationship Problems.  I enjoy working with married or divorced parents to assist then in learning to communicate with each other in order to parent a child with healthy boundaries and consistency. I understand how to assist in functioning within the home, school, and community environment. I have familiarity and insight into working with systems of care related to CPS, Probation, IEP's, and Managed Care. 


    I look forward to taking this journey with you, triumphing through the valleys and celebrating at the peaks. 

    "If you have the courage to start, you have the courage to succeed." -Mel Robbins

Danielle Williamson, LCSW

  • I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a myriad of experience in several diagnosis. I received my Master’s in Social Work from Chico State in 2018 and went on to gain experience with youth and families in the intensive treatment residential settings. I have learned to utilize humor as a tool to quickly build rapport with struggling adolescents and adults. I love seeing the healing my interventions bring to the most hurting. I am training in Brainspotting, EMDR, Trauma Focused Cognitive behavioral therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused techniques. I find I tend to lean into Brainspotting techniques and EMDR techniques to give my clients the most healing they can get out of their session. I currently work with children and adults in Northern California and Southern California. I love to hike the mountains and sit at the river in Nevada County but also love the power of the ocean in San Diego!
    I look forward to assisting you on your healing journey.

Melody King, LMFT

  • I believe in healthy relationships, living in the moment, and practicing gratitude. I am passionate about helping people. The vast amount of my experience (since 1997) has been working with children and families related to foster care and the effects of trauma on individuals. I do notagree with the stigma that has been attached to mental health issues and fear that it prevents people from seeking help. I have sought therapy throughout my adult life whenever I experienced challenges where I needed the extra support therapy  provides. I aim to support others on their journeys as we navigate life together. My family moved to the Grass Valley area when I was 10. As a teenager, I thought I’d definitely live elsewhere when I grew up. Turns out, my parents were right – this is a great place to live life. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, gardening, reading, and going for walks. I am excited to be part of the team at Sierra Therapy Center, and I look forward to meeting you!

Kimberly Kinnear, ACSW

  • Hi! I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker who utilizes evidence-based treatment approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, family therapy, play therapy, and trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. I received my Master’s in Social Work from California State University, Chico in 2020 and have experience working with individuals, couples and families in a variety of treatment settings.  With a commitment to creating a safe and supportive environment, I work collaboratively with clients to explore their unique experiences and develop strategies to overcome difficulties. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, spending time in nature, reading and listening to music.

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Martha Lee, LMFT

  • With a passion for mental health and a commitment to helping individuals find their path to wellness, I have dedicated my career to providing essential mental health services to the community since 2005. I believe in offering support, guidance, and reassurance to those navigating their mental health journey, empowering them to live their best lives.

    Outside of my work, I find joy in traveling to new places, attending concerts, and cherishing quality time with my family. Life is meant to be lived to the fullest, and I am here to walk alongside you on your path to healing and self-discovery. Feel free to reach out, and let's embark on this journey together.

Lorenza Burciaga, LMFT

  • Therapy is a shared journey with the purpose of developing a cleaner version of yourself while increasing emotional balance.

    I began my career in 2007 following receiving a master’s degree in counseling at University of Phoenix. I have worked with many agencies, in different settings that include foster youth in higher level group homes to least restrictive settings, domestic violence agencies, community counseling agencies and inpatient psychiatric facilities.

    Over the years, I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, families with a wide range of emotional and behavioral symptoms providing services that span from therapy for mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and trauma to parenting support and beyond.

    As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, I take a client centered approach in determining the needs of the client and engage in problem solving to improve the wellness of the client.

Cate Taylor, AMFT

  • I honor the trials and challenges that bring us to the point of choosing to make a change. From this place, we can become empowered to be who we truly are. I am passionate about meeting people where they’re at and supporting their unique path of self-discovery as they feel guided.

    I welcome working with individuals in any phase of life, couples, and families from diverse, multicultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities on any issues. I specialize in issues around trauma, self-worth, depression, anxiety, substance use, eating disorders, body image, LGBTQ+, adoption, and cancer.

    I work from a person-centered and depth psychological approach that invites the unknown aspects of the self to shed light on the human experience. I offer Brainspotting, a non-talk therapeutic practice that supports your brain and body’s ability to locate, focus, process, and release experiences and symptoms of trauma.

    To our therapeutic relationship, I offer my academic and personal experience and a courageous curiosity to hold space for and welcome all that comes up. I am in awe of the shadow and the light within each of us and the wisdom we may gain from accepting all parts of who we are.

    I look forward to building a partnership with you, listening to you, and offering myself as a
    witness and facilitator in working together towards your goals.

    “All of us, at some time or other, need help. Whether we're giving or receiving help, each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world.” Fred Rogers

Bailey Kirby, AMFT

  • As a compassionate and dedicated associate therapist, I am committed to supporting individuals of all ages through life’s challenges. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, work/life balance, parenting struggles, and grief while using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, Gestalt, Adlerian,  narrative therapy, and brief exposure therapy. I have additional experience working with teens and adolescents specifically. 

    I believe that every person has the ability to grow, heal, and live a fulfilling life. My approach is client-centered and grounded in empathy, respect, and confidentiality. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them identify their goals and develop the tools necessary to overcome obstacles and achieve lasting change. 

    I was born and raised in Grass Valley, CA and am currently raising my family in this beautiful town. In my free time, I enjoy walking my dog, reading fun fantasy novels, and adventuring up in the mountains in rain, snow, or shine. Whether you're navigating a major life transition, seeking emotional support, or working to improve your mental well-being, I am here to help guide you through that journey with compassion and understanding. 

Ines Duenas, LMFT

  • Everyone has their own path through life. I have learned that some of us encounter different events in our lives affect us different and at times need additional help to process these events. For me, this has been the case and I am a firm believer that therapy can help with the process. I help my clients, who include children, adults, and families to find healthy coping skills and inner strength. My name is Francisca Ines Dueñas and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working in the mental health field since 2006 in Yuba Sutter area.

    Cada uno de nosotros tiene su propio camino por la vida. He aprendido que algunos de nosotros encontramos diferentes eventos en nuestras vidas que nos afectan de manera diferente y, en ocasiones, necesitamos ayuda adicional para procesar estos eventos. Para mí, este ha sido el caso y creo firmemente que la terapia puede ayudar en el proceso. Ayudo a mis clientes, que incluyen a niños, adultos y familias a encontrar habilidades de afrontamiento saludables y fortaleza interior.


    Mi nombre es Francisca Ines Dueñas y soy Psicoterapeuta Licenciada Matrimonial y Familia. He trabajo en la posición de la salud mental desde el 2006 en el área de los condados de Yuba Sutter.

    “Be the change you want to see in the world” - Mahatma Ghandi


    “Se el cambio que quieres ver en el mundo” - Mahatma Ghandi

Nevada County Therapists

Jessica Rose, AMFT

  • I am a dedicated clinician with a strong foundation in psychological principles and therapeutic practices. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University Channel Islands, where I developed a deep understanding of human behavior and the complexities of interpersonal relationships. Following my passion for mental health and wellness, I pursued a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Regis University, equipping me with the knowledge and skills to support individuals, couples, and families navigate their challenges.

    My commitment to helping others is the driving force behind my work in therapy. I approach each client with empathy, respect, and a genuine desire to facilitate personal growth and healing. I believe in the power of therapy to bring about positive change and foster healthier relationships.

    I am excited to collaborate with each of my clients on their journey toward emotional well-being and to help develop the tools they need to thrive. Whether you are facing relationship difficulties, personal struggles, or family dynamics, I am here to provide a safe and supportive environment for exploration and growth.

Kara Miller, AMFT

  • I offer a light in discovering your authentic self. The innate expert in your own life who may be in the darkness now, but has the courage to find the gem within. I too have walked some difficult paths. These hard knocks have only made me gentler, kinder, wiser.

    Exploring the foundations of holistic health and the artistic realms of the imagination provides vast potential for humankind. In my work of assisting the rehabilitation of Birds of Prey, I also learned that to truly live takes more than the mechanics of a recovered body, but also requires that one wants to thrive. A spirit empowered to fully live.

    My connection to nature has taught me to find intention, meaning and purpose. Working as a teacher with children, and being a parent, has given me the depth of understanding true presence. A gift of seeing every child for the miracle they are, and the child we as adults are in our hearts.

    The ability to listen to you, your dreams, and the truth that needs to be expressed are sacred experiences. This emerges through our dialogue, perspective shifts, creative activities of art and play, and mindfulness techniques. Radical transformation is possible in the moments of introspection, the profound knowledge of suffering, the curiosity of knowing oneself and ultimately loving acceptance.

    One of the biggest factors in the success of therapy is a strong rapport, resonance, and alliance between therapist and client. Often times the best way out of our challenges is directly through them, and you don't need to do this alone. Together we can find that place of happiness, peace and inspiration.

Justine Bishop, AMFT

  • Justine Bishop brings over 25 years of experience in body and mind work as a seasoned yoga and fitness instructor. Her therapeutic approach is integrative, honoring both emotional insight and the physical body as essential parts of the healing process.

    Justine is trained in Brainspotting and specializes in traumainformed care, with a focus on how unresolved trauma can manifest as depression, anxiety, and other emotional somatic symptoms. She works with individuals of all ages, couples, and veterans, tailoring each treatment to the unique needs of those she supports. Justine's work is grounded in a natural, strengths-based perspective, offering a compassionate and personalized path toward healing and growth.

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