Kierra Gray
She/Her/Hers
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSWShe/Her/Hers
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSWKierra D. Gray (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) supervised by Brittany Woodley, LCSW-S, in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Kierra works as a clinical therapist with Heal Grow Share, PLLC. She works with those dealing with depression, anxiety, co-parenting, grief, LGBTQIA+ issues, and life transitions. Kierra uses her experiences, studies, and a wide variety of life experiences to encourage women to take up space and forge their divine path.
She has a wide range of experiences throughout the mental health field. Kierra has worked with children, teens, families, adults, and a wide range of individuals sorting through the challenges of life's issues. Kierra has administered biopsychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, safety planning, individual and group counseling, discharge planning, care coordination, and diagnosing according to the DSM-5.
Kierra practices utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and a trauma-informed approach. As a Black woman, she's passionate about working with communities of color, especially women. She guides the client on their journey of self-discovery because the client is the expert on their own life.
Kierra graduated with her Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor in December 2020. She moved from the Great Lakes region to the Lone State with her daughter in the Summer of 2022. Licensed in Texas and Michigan, she's working to obtain her hours for full licensure in Texas and receive reciprocity in Michigan.
Kierra is currently only accepting virtual clients.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Existential crisis & challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness
LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Parenting - Helping parents develop and implement strategies to address challenges that arise throughout childrearing; managing stress and increasing support
Kierra Gray is not in-network with any insurances.
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Years of Experience: 3 years
Heal Grow Share, PLLC, Clinical Social Worker, 2022 - Present
Carrollton Springs Changes Frisco, Clinical Social Worker, 2022 - Present
Diversity Crew, Speaker/Partner, 2022 - Present
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MSW, 2020
Northwestern University, MSJ, 2016
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, BA, 2014
Texas: 108337
Michigan: 6851108816
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