Anthony Fierro, LLMSW
From an early age, my journey through life took on a direction of looking for ways to find peace and heal tender wounds within myself, stemming from early experiences of trauma. This seemed to develop within me a sort of brethren and sensitivity to those who had experienced similar struggles. I also explored different religions, philosophies and spiritual practices to better understand this utterly human commonality of suffering, along with the equally shared experiences of healing and wholeness.
This path ultimately led me to obtain a master’s degree in social work from Arizona State University, with a particular focus in Psychology. In over 12 years of experience, I’ve been lucky enough to work with a wide array of people, covering varying ages, backgrounds, and life experiences. I’ve had the privilege of coming to shared insights with those starting out in life, to hearing the wisdom and spending some last moments with those who were transitioning to what lies next.
Whether struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, behavioral or relational challenges, I believe and practice that the therapeutic process, at its heart, is about people coming together as equals, where they can, to the best of their ability, trust being heard without fear of shame or judgment. From there, through whatever means, hopefully there is space created where insight, healing, growth, and perhaps some laughter and fun, can happen.
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” -Carl Rogers