I have worked with trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, and family dynamics issues. I have clinically worked with individuals who have experienced trauma since 2015. I have experience utilizing EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, strength-based interventions, DBT interventions, and solution focused interventions. I approach counseling from an empowerment perspective. I begin treatment with a holistic assessment, followed by goal setting to clarify your treatment goals. I feel every individual is a unique and a complex being, therefore, I approach counseling with this in mind. I will need your collaboration as we identify issues that will be worked on in session or what issues may need other resources such as a nutritionist, community groups, a physician, or other supportive services. It is important that we be open and honest with each other in order for appropriate counseling goals to be established.
I believe a trusting working relationship between counselor and client is important and I strive to achieve that collaboration. I am comfortable working with individuals from diverse cultures and lifestyles and feel being accepting, objective, respectful, and genuine are characteristics essential in working with clients. Overall, counseling is a process in which you the individual gain knowledge and tools that will facilitate continued growth and development after therapy has ended.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, Attachment issues, Dissociation, Post-traumatic stress, Sexual Assault and Abuse
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
SC LISW-CP 14977
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Ariel is authentic - and that says it all!
Written on Jul 20, 2022 after therapy with Ariel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I have really enjoyed going through therapy with Ariel. I have been to a few therapists before, and I feel like Ariel does a great job sharing her knowledge of her field with her clients. She is willing to look into topics / issues that she hasn’t necessarily dealt with before in order to fully help her clients, which is huge. She has a lot of passion for her job and genuinely cares about her clients.
Written on May 13, 2022 after therapy with Ariel for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and adhd
Ariel is amazing! In the short time we've had. I'm gaining a better understanding of how I need to incorporate new techniques to better manage my stress and anxiety! She have given a lot of helpful tools and articles to read to understand my emotions. She is also helpful with helping you breakdown your thoughts and feelings so you can understand you emotions better! I'd definitely recommend her to anyone who is struggling with life!
Written on Apr 10, 2022 after therapy with Ariel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes