Meet Tierra Roberts,
Licensed Professional Counselor
As a licensed mental health therapist whose clinical work focuses on substance use treatment, forensic mental health, and marriage and family counseling. I provide services to individuals, couples, and families presenting complex emotional, behavioral, and relational concerns, particularly those involving substance use disorders, legal system involvement, and high-conflict family dynamics. I approach treatment from a structured, collaborative framework that emphasizes accountability, insight, and behavior change. I have clinical experience working with clients diagnosed with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. My work emphasizes assessment, relapse prevention, treatment compliance, and recovery maintenance. I assist clients in identifying maladaptive behavioral patterns, strengthening coping skills, and developing individualized strategies to support sustained recovery. As a therapist I recognize the impact of substance use on interpersonal relationships, occupational functioning, and legal outcomes, and integrate these considerations into treatment planning. In the area of forensic psychology, I work with clients involved in the criminal justice system, including those mandated to treatment or navigating probation, court orders, or legal stressors. I maintain professional boundaries and ethical clarity when working with forensic-adjacent populations, with careful attention to role delineation, documentation, and compliance requirements. I am attentive to the ways in which legal involvement, power dynamics, and external accountability influence client engagement, decision-making, and therapeutic progress. When it comes to working with families and couples, I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) which is best for couples experiencing conflict, emotional disconnection, trust issues, or attachment injuries. I collaboratively work with clients to identify patterns that contribute to relational distress and to develop strategies that promote healthier interaction, improved problem-solving, and relational stability. When substance use or legal involvement impacts family functioning, I incorporate these factors into treatment goals and interventions. I believe effective treatment requires both support and accountability, with interventions grounded in evidence-based practice and ethical standards. My goal is to assist clients in achieving improved psychological functioning, stability, and long-term behavioral change.
A Note About Tierra
My clinical work has focused on supporting individuals and families facing complex emotional, behavioral, and relational challenges, particularly those involving substance use, legal system involvement, and high-conflict family dynamics. Through this work, I developed a strong belief that meaningful change requires both support and accountability. I approach therapy with ethical clarity, structure, and collaboration, helping clients navigate difficult systems while maintaining a focus on insight, responsibility, and growth. I utilize a structured, collaborative framework that emphasizes accountability, behavior change, and emotional insight. My approach integrates evidence-based practices and clear treatment planning, tailored to each client’s clinical needs and circumstances. In work with individuals experiencing substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions, I focus on assessment, relapse prevention, treatment compliance, and recovery maintenance. When working with couples and families, I incorporate Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to address attachment injuries, conflict patterns, and emotional disconnection. I also integrate humanistic and dialectical approaches, along with expressive tools such as art therapy when appropriate.
“Emotions are like waves, you don’t need to stop them, you need to learn how to ride them."
My Approach
Our sessions are calm, welcoming, and goal-oriented. Therapy with me is a safe space where you can be your authentic self while also engaging in honest reflection and purposeful change. I am direct yet compassionate, and I value transparency, structure, and collaboration throughout the therapeutic process. In sessions I use a clinical focus that includes substance use treatment, forensic mental health, and marriage and family counseling. As a therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families presenting complex concerns related to addiction, legal involvement, and relational instability. In forensic-adjacent work, I support clients navigating probation, court mandates, custody cases, and legal stressors. I maintain clear professional boundaries and ethical standards, with careful attention to documentation, compliance, and role clarity. I am attuned to how external accountability, power dynamics, and legal pressures influence therapeutic engagement and progress. My work with couples and families emphasizes identifying maladaptive interaction patterns and developing healthier strategies for communication, problem-solving, and relational stability, especially when substance use or legal involvement impacts family functioning. Sessions with me are structured, respectful, and focused. Sessions are balanced with honesty, accountability, compassion, and support, creating an environment where clients feel challenged and encouraged at the same time. My style is collaborative, direct, and goal-driven. I believe success in therapy is not about avoiding problems, but about knowing how to respond when challenges arise. Therapy builds the insight, coping skills, and emotional regulation needed to handle life’s stressors with confidence and stability.
Specialties
Addiction & Substance Use Disorders, Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions, Active Court Cases, Forensic Mental Health, Divorce & Custody Cases, Personality Disorders, Depression, Dissociative Disorders, Intrusive Thoughts, Childhood Disorders, Pediatrics, Gender-Affirming Care, LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy, High-Conflict Family Dynamics, Relapse Prevention, Treatment Compliance My schedule includes both virtual and in-person sessions throughout the week with morning and evening slots available ensuring flexibility to fit your life.