Hi! My name is Ariel Scherer, LCSW. I am so glad that you are here. That first step is always the hardest, but you will soon find out how needed it was. With over seven years of experience, I specialize in empowering individuals of all ages in navigating challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, child trauma, and life adjustments.
Our first session is an introduction to one another and an opportunity for you to share your story. I believe in creating a warm and inviting environment to develop trust between one another. I will gather more information about you, your history and goals for the future. We will then work together to develop a plan to help you reach them! You are not alone in this journey!
I want my clients to know that I get it! I am human too. We all struggle and my own challenges and experiences along with my clinical training have allowed me to be a better therapist. These experiences allow me to approach each individual uniquely and with empathy. I will be your greatest encourager but challenge you when you need it the most!
I have been using CBT in my practice over the past three years. It has helped many individuals when treating their depression and anxiety. This approach helps identifies how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected. Once we learn this, we can work on challenging your thoughts to help alleviate the challenges that come with anxiety and depression.