Sienna Elizabeth Stewart
Newport Beach,USA
Summary
Empathetic AMFT with strengths in conflict resolution, deep empathic listening, and collaborative treatment planning. Utilizes an attachment-based and psychodynamic lens to support children, adolescents, and adults navigating relational, emotional, and developmental challenges.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Through the Sea
Newport Beach, CA
03.2026 - Current
- Facilitate individual therapy sessions for children, adolescents, and adults using an attachment-style and psychodynamic lens.
- Documented client progress and therapy sessions to track therapeutic outcomes and inform treatment adjustments.
- Delivered crisis intervention services to stabilize clients during acute distress or emergency situations, ensuring immediate support and safety.
MFT Trainee
Vanguard University Counseling Center
Costa Mesa, CA
12.2024 - 12.2025
- Facilitated therapy sessions with young adults using an attachment-style lens.
- Created and implemented treatment plans for anxiety, depression, childhood abuse, eating disorders, and attachment difficulties.
MFT Trainee
Waymakers
Irvine, CA
04.2025 - 01.2026
- Conducted therapy sessions for juveniles facing minor offenses as an alternative to the traditional juvenile justice system.
- Utilized motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to explore behaviors that impede progress toward desired goals.
- Worked alongside parents of minor clients to facilitate long-standing support systems.
Substitute Teacher
Mariners Christian School
Costa Mesa, CA
10.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with teachers to enhance educational experiences for grades K–8.
- Implement classroom management strategies to cultivate positive, energetic learning environments.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
Pepperdine University
Irvine, CA12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA05-2023
Skills
- Crisis intervention trained
- DBT and EFT skills trained
- Attachment-style and Psychodynamic framework
- Trauma-informed care
Certification
- Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
- Board Certified Autism Technician
- Biblical Clinical Counselor
Timeline
Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Through the Sea
03.2026 - Current
MFT Trainee
Waymakers
04.2025 - 01.2026
MFT Trainee
Vanguard University Counseling Center
12.2024 - 12.2025
Substitute Teacher
Mariners Christian School
10.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Southern California
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy
Pepperdine University