Last edited 06/11/2025
Identifies As
She / Her / HersWomanWhiteHeterosexualAtheismNeurodivergent, Living with ADHD, Living with a disability, Living with a chronic disease
Get To Know Me
In what ways does your personality influence your approach to therapy?
My Myers-Briggs personality type is INFJ, which may be the rarest personality type of all. INFJs desire to make a difference in the world by helping others and being a force of good. I care about integrity and abide by my values at all times. INFJs often feel called upon to use their strengths to uplift others and spread compassion, and this truly represents me as a therapist. INFJs need to create REAL change in others' lives, which is what I aim to do on a daily basis. I work from a strengths-based approach and my goal is to foster positive change in the lives of others.
What’s the most profound, insightful, or interesting thing you’ve learned as a mental health professional?
Research shows that, beyond the clinical skills set of a therapist, the most important part of therapy is the counselor-client relationship. If the counselor and the client do not have established rapport and the counselor does not meet the client with compassion, empathy, and respect, then treatment is moot. The therapist can be the *best* therapist in the world, but that client will barely gain anything from their sessions. I cherish my ability to develop deep, meaningful relationships with my clients, in which I am able to gain their trust. This is what allows me to best help my clients become their best self.
What do you like about the practice or clinic you currently work at?
I currently own my own practice, Aurora Counseling Center LLC.
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Specialties
Specializes in
Borderline Personality DisorderBody dysmorphiaEating disordersPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Suicidal ideation
General Expertise
DepressionSelf-EsteemADHDAbuse/Survivors of abuseAdolescent mental healthAnorexia nervosaBinge eating disorderBipolar disorderBulimia nervosaChronic illnessChronic painDissociative disordersGender identity & transgender healthMen's healthSelf HarmTrauma
Treatment Approaches
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Attachment-Based TherapyExistential Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Family TherapyCouples CounselingIndividual Therapy
Serves Ages
Young Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
English
Insurance & Fees
Insurances Accepted
AetnaAnthemBlue Cross Blue ShieldCignaKaiserOptumUnitedHealthcare
Cash Pay Rates/Out-of-Pocket
| First Session: | $125 |
| Family Therapy: | $250 |
| Couples Counseling: | $250 |
| Individual Therapy: | $125 |
Professional Background
LicensureVirginia, Licensed Professional Counselor, 0701013381
Training/CertificationsCase managementCPIFirst Aid/BLSCPR
Education
William & Mary, Master of Education, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2021 — GPA: 3.98
Practicum: Sandcastle Kids Counseling, Supervisor- Crystal Crosby
Internship: Family Insight, PC, Supervisor- Angelica Tyree, & Sandcastle Kids Counseling, Supervisor- Crystal Crosby
Graduate Research in Eating Disorders, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Complex PTSD
Virginia Wesleyan University, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 2017 — Undergraduate Research in Eating Disorders
Magnum Cum Laude, GPA: 3.7
Tidewater Community College, Associate of Applied Arts, Social Sciences, 2015 — Magna Cum Laude, GPA: 3.7
Work HistoryTo all those struggling with mental health, those who have lost hope, whose fear and anxiety is overwhelming, those who are terrified of abandonment, struggle with disordered eating, who have lost themselves, or to those simply in need of someone who truly cares… there is a light that can guide you to a life of wellness, self-compassion, and self-love. You are that light. It is within you, and I can help you kindle that light and ignite your life. It’s time for you to illuminate the dawn of healing.
Aurora Counseling Center
Whether your goal is to recover from an eating disorder, to manage trauma responses, or to cope with fears of abandonment, loneliness, and emptiness, I am here to help you find yourself. Through elements of CBT, DBT, and schema therapy, I will help you find your light within you so you may shine brightly and vividly in recovery.
I provide each and every client with compassion, empathy, and unconditional positive regard to build rapport and develop the therapeutic relationship. Research indicates the most important aspect of counseling is the client-counselor relationship and I am eager to build this relationship with all my clients to best guide them in their journey to recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Sierra Dayton, LPC, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Sierra Dayton accepting new clients?
Yes, Sierra Dayton is accepting new clients for online therapy in Virginia.
Does Sierra Dayton accept insurance?
Yes, Sierra Dayton accepts insurance, including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Kaiser, Optum and UnitedHealthcare.
What types of therapy does Sierra Dayton offer?
Sierra Dayton offers therapy for couples, families and individuals.
Does Sierra Dayton offer in-person appointments?
No, but people in Virginia can book Sierra Dayton for virtual appointments (teletherapy).
Does Sierra Dayton offer online therapy?
Yes, Sierra Dayton offers online therapy via video sessions to people in Virginia.
How quickly can I see Sierra Dayton?
Sierra Dayton typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Sierra Dayton speak?
Sierra Dayton conducts therapy sessions in English.
Can I book an appointment with Sierra Dayton online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Sierra Dayton online using ChoosingTherapy.com’s directory.