Cierra Clark, Psy.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. Cierra Clark, Psy.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow
Specialties
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Mood Disorders
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Anxiety Disorders
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Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating
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Depression
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Trauma
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PTSD
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Relational Problems
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OCD
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Personality Disorders
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Emotional Regulation
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Stress Management
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Women’s Issues
Dr. Cierra Clark is a postdoctoral psychology fellow providing tailored, evidence-based treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), person-centered therapy, existential therapy, trauma-informed therapies, and insight-oriented approaches, including psychodynamic therapy, Dr. Clark works with clients across the lifespan experiencing anxiety disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, relational concerns, trauma, PTSD, and other complex psychological concerns.
Her approach is collaborative and individualized, helping clients enhance self-understanding, identify patterns or areas of difficulty, build upon their existing strengths, and develop concrete coping and problem-solving skills. Dr. Clark works collaboratively with patients and, when appropriate, other members of their treatment team to provide comprehensive and supportive care. She creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, validated, and empowered to work toward their personal goals.
Dr. Clark recognizes that change can be scary—and so can the process of therapy. She incorporates warmth and humor into her clinical work to help clients feel comfortable and at ease throughout the therapeutic process. Her experience providing therapy and conducting psychological and neuropsychological evaluations with patients across the lifespan affords her a unique and focused perspective when helping clients better understand themselves, their needs, and their goals.
In therapy, Dr. Clark balances deeper exploration and insight with practical strategies and tools that clients can use in their daily lives. She recognizes that each person enters therapy with different experiences, strengths, relationships, and goals and tailors treatment accordingly. Whether clients are navigating the effects of trauma, anxiety, relationship difficulties, challenges with emotional regulation, eating concerns, or major life stressors, Dr. Clark strives to help them better understand themselves while developing meaningful and sustainable ways of moving forward.
Education & Training
Dr. Cierra Clark received her Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology from Holy Family University and her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a minor in Public Health, from Rutgers University.
Dr. Clark is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-I) and has received extensive training and experience in evidence-based and trauma-informed treatments, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and biofeedback. Dr. Clark specializes in the assessment and treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating. She also has extensive experience conducting psychological and neuropsychological assessments.
Dr. Clark has received clinical training and experience across hospital, psychiatric, outpatient, and private-practice settings, including Bronx Psychiatric Center, Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center, Princeton House Behavioral Health, Balance Wellness Center, Quintessential Health, and MindFlex, LLC. Across these settings, she has worked with individuals with a wide range of clinical presentations and levels of care, including trauma and PTSD, anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, relationship concerns, severe and persistent mental illness, and other complex psychological concerns.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Clark has served as an Adjunct Professor at Holy Family University, where she taught Lifespan Development and further integrated her clinical expertise with teaching, mentorship, and psychological education.
Treatment Modalities
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