MEET DR. ARNETT
About
Clinical expertise with a human approach.
CIERA ARNETT, PHD • CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Advanced training.
A human approach.
Dr. Ciera Arnett is a clinical psychologist who pairs doctoral level expertise with individualized, evidence based care. Her approach is designed for people who are insightful and capable, but still find themselves caught in patterns of anxiety, perfectionism, overwhelm, self doubt, or emotional exhaustion.
Rather than relying on a one size fits all model, Dr. Arnett draws from evidence based approaches including CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness based interventions, motivational interviewing, and person centered therapy. Treatment is tailored to the person in front of her, their goals, personality, strengths, and the life they actually want to build.
“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it as truth.” , Aristotle
EDUCATION + DOCTORAL TRAINING
From science to practice.
Dr. Arnett earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Arizona State University, where her doctoral education integrated rigorous clinical training with psychological science, assessment, diagnosis, research, and university level teaching. She completed her predoctoral internship at Sharp HealthCare in San Diego and subsequently completed her postdoctoral fellowship across two clinical settings: a group psychotherapy practice and a residential setting serving adults with serious mental illness.
RESEARCH
Psychosis and substance use
Her research background includes extensive work focused on psychosis and substance use, along with the intersection of mental health and the legal system. Her doctoral research required years of training in critically evaluating psychological evidence and translating research into complex, real world clinical questions.
TEACHING
Years in the classroom
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Arnett has an extensive teaching background in psychology. Teaching and training have strengthened her ability to make complex psychological concepts understandable, practical, and relevant, something she brings directly into therapy and assessment work.
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
Depth without rigidity
Anxiety + perfectionism
ADHD + executive functioning
Relationships + life transitions
Depression + mood concerns
Substance use + addiction
Psychological assessment