I am a Spanish speaking Latinx therapist. My preferred pronouns are she, her, and hers. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of California. I received my master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California (USC). I currently work in a community mental health clinic and teach once a week as an adjunct professor. I have experience working in a variety of settings such as schools, medical clinics, and foster agencies. Most of my work revolves around working with young adults who have experienced adversities due to abuse, structural racism, social injustices, and immigration.
I am a survivor of complex trauma and learned to integrate my experiences into my life which led to my post-traumatic growth. I have explored structured individual therapy, groups, mindfulness, and other forms of therapy for myself. Therefore, I am aware that there is not one form of therapy for everyone, which is why I take an eclectic approach with my patients. I am a firm believer in unconditional positive regard while taking a strengths-based and solutions-focused approach.
I look forward to working with you and becoming a part of your support system.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Coaching
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 88562
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Ariana is the perfect balance of empathetic but stern, and has vastly improved my mental health in ways that I never could've on my own. She's exactly what I would want out of a therapist, and anybody would be lucky to have her!
Written on Sep 28, 2021 after therapy with Ariana for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s great!
Written on Aug 07, 2020 after therapy with Ariana for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd