LCSW, 4 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
I’m a compassionate and collaborative therapist dedicated to helping people heal from the weight of past experiences. My approach blends holistic practices like mindfulness, breathwork, and body awareness with evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, DBT, ACT, and TF-CBT. I believe healing happens when you feel safe, supported, and truly seen, and I work to create that kind of environment in every session.
In our first session, we’ll begin by exploring what brings you to therapy and what you’re hoping to shift or heal. I’ll invite you to share at a pace that feels comfortable, knowing that opening up can feel vulnerable. Together, we’ll begin to identify your goals and create a plan that supports both immediate relief and long-term growth. You’ll leave with the sense that you’re not alone in this process and that meaningful change is possible.
My greatest strengths lie in offering a deeply compassionate, nonjudgmental presence while also drawing on extensive training in trauma-informed and holistic approaches. I’m skilled at helping clients untangle painful patterns, manage difficult emotions, and reconnect with their authentic selves. I tailor each session to meet you exactly where you are, so you can feel both supported and empowered in your healing journey. My mission is to guide you in releasing painful beliefs, building emotional resilience, and creating a life that feels more grounded, self-compassionate, and free. At the heart of my work is the belief that healing not only changes how you experience yourself but also transforms how you show up in relationships, parenting, and every part of your life.
I specialize in working with individuals who carry the impact of childhood trauma, toxic family patterns, or complicated relationships. Some of my clients are mothers who want to break generational cycles and raise their children with more emotional connection than they experienced growing up. Others are adults who are ready to step away from unhealthy family dynamics, find their voice, and create a new path in life. If you’re seeking to feel more grounded, emotionally regulated, and aligned with your values, I can help guide you there.
I use DBT to help clients build emotional regulation, improve relationships, and develop healthy coping strategies. By combining DBT's mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills with my yoga background, to support clients in staying grounded, managing intense emotions, and navigating difficult situations with more resilience and self-compassion.
I use EMDR as a powerful tool to help clients reprocess trauma and negative beliefs while combining it with mindfulness, breathwork, and body awareness to create a holistic and supportive healing experience.
I use Attachment-Based Therapy to help clients understand how their early relational experiences have shaped their emotional and relational patterns today. This helps my clients heal from attachment wounds and create healthier, more secure connections with themselves and others.
I use ACT to help clients accept difficult emotions and unhelpful thoughts, rather than struggling against them. I guide clients in clarifying their values and help them take values-based action to create meaningful change in their lives and self-compassion, so they can begin to live in alignment with what truly matters.
I use trauma-informed care to create a safe, compassionate space where clients feel supported, seen, and empowered in their healing journey. I ensure that clients have control over the process, providing them with the tools to understand and manage their trauma while validating their experiences and promoting resilience. I am also trained and actively use trauma specfic interventions like EMDR,DBT,TF-CBT and CPT to help clients curate life rooted in empowerment, authenticity, and well-being.
3 ratings with written reviews
May 13, 2025
She's intelligent, open minded, challenging, authentic and direct. She keeps it direct and challenging without being rude or cold. You can tell she's really taking in what you are saying and what you might be writing down, she pays attention very well. All good qualities in a therapist and in a person. She definitely makes you think and she's quite nice without coddling you
March 5, 2025
Super easy to talk to, very welcoming energy!
March 1, 2025
Ariel was very kind & understanding in her approach, which I appreciated. I look forward to future sessions with her!