My name is Sierra and I’m the Founder of Legacy Speaks.

Serial Achiever. Music Connoisseur. Part-Time Hippie.

I created this platform – OUR platform – to promote mental health awareness and self-development.

When not helping people become a better version of themselves, you can find me doing everything from volunteering and advocacy to trap yoga and hiking. I live life as an endless adventure and make every second count.

The Oxygen of My Soul

I became passionate about mental health and personal development after witnessing how crucial these areas of our lives are. Helping people overcome such hardships is what I live for.

To break sociocultural stigmas regarding mental health issues, I created Legacy Speaks. Our platform focuses on increasing awareness of mental health issues, creating conversations with marginalized communities, and increasing access to local and national resources by advocating for BOTH equality and equity.

A Learning Journey That Never Ends

I graduated from the University of South Florida (Go Bulls! ???) double majoring in Communication Sciences & Disorders and Psychology. Two years later, I went on to acquire my Masters of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of West Georgia.

Today, I make it a top priority to stay up to date in my field through professional organizations, conferences, continuing education sessions, and journals.

The Road to Professional Counseling

After having a post-graduate crisis, I relocated to metro-Atlanta to start a career in the entertainment industry. I was blessed to work with some of the biggest names and companies to include TVOne, BMI, AspireTV, Dreamworks, (just to name a few).

Despite being so successful at what I did, something was missing. I wanted that sense of fulfillment that comes only helping others. I took a leap of faith and began working towards my true passion, which is becoming a licensed professional counselor.

Sierra Hillsman, M.Ed., LPC, NCC, CCTP – but what does that all mean?

Simply put: I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. I have also acquired the National Certified Counselor credential through NBCC.

I’m not going to lie, although it took a lot of hard work to earn them, none of this matters if I’m not capable of doing my job effectively as a counselor.

So just in case you were wondering, I have experience in individual and group counseling in the areas of anger management, assertiveness training, challenging irrational beliefs, substance abuse, and emotional and psychological trauma.

What I work hard to achieve.

Every. Single. Day.

I’m a world changer. My number one goal in life is to create a lasting legacy that inspires growth and development.

One person at a time – that’s how I’m changing the world. I want to influence the culture by empowering others to live their lives with passion and purpose. This is not just a goal, this is how I live my life.

What I work hard to achieve.

Every. Single. Day.

I’m a world changer. My number one goal in life is to create a lasting legacy that inspires growth and development.

One person at a time – that’s how I’m changing the world. I want to influence the culture by empowering others to live their lives with passion and purpose. This is not just a goal, this is how I live my life.

Mental Wellness

For the Culture.

As a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor & Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I am passionate about helping clients who seek to heal from their traumatic experiences.

Whether you’re starting or strengthening your wellness journey, my intentions are to cultivate a safe space for you to redefine a new sense of normalcy on your own terms.

Let’s Work

Together

I work with small businesses and corporations to help their teams explore their presenting concerns to increase employee engagement through optimum wellness. This is done through in-person and/or online Lunch & Learn events, corporate workshops, conference presentations, and continuing education seminars. Have an event idea? Let’s chat by simply emailing here.