Kierra Hart

About Kierra Hart

LMSW

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Kierra is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with nearly 10 years of experience in behavioral health and clinical support. She earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work, building a strong foundation in trauma-informed care, group facilitation, and comprehensive clinical assessment. Over the years, she has worked in a variety of settings, including outpatient programs, hospitals, and intensive treatment environments, which have shaped her ability to meet clients with both structure and compassion.

Kierra’s clinical focus centers on helping individuals build emotional awareness, confidence, and stability through supportive and engaging therapeutic spaces. She has a special passion for group work and enjoys creating environments where clients feel seen, encouraged, and motivated by shared growth. Her approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and grounded in the belief that every person has the capacity to change when given the right tools and support. Clients often experience her as calm, direct, and deeply encouraging, with a style that balances accountability and empathy.

She works with individuals from diverse backgrounds and is especially skilled in helping clients navigate transitions, manage emotional regulation, and strengthen coping skills. Kierra integrates evidence-based practices into her work while keeping sessions approachable, relatable, and practical. She values clarity and consistency, and she takes pride in helping clients feel empowered rather than overwhelmed.

What drew Kierra to social work was her desire to be part of meaningful change and to support others in discovering their own strength. She finds fulfillment in watching clients grow in confidence and recognize their ability to shape their own futures. Outside of her professional work, Kierra enjoys creative expression, journaling, traveling, and spending time in spaces that inspire reflection and personal growth. She brings this same curiosity and warmth into her clinical work, creating a therapeutic experience that feels both grounding and uplifting.

Degrees, Certifications & Specialties

• LMSW

Education

• University of Tennessee
• Saint Mary’s University

Languages Spoken

• English

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