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Often rebooked
Nice to meet you, and I am so excited you are interested in working with me! A little bit about me: I am the owner of Pairwell Therapy and am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Washington, D.C. I hold a B.S. in Psychology from The United States Military Academy, an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University, and a PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision from The Chicago School. I have five years of experience working with trauma, couples, relationships, sex, adjustment disorder, anxiety, and depression. I am certified in Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Gottman Couples Therapy. I have also obtained a formal certification as a Certified Sex Therapist (CST). My passion is helping my clients navigate relationships. Overall, I use an eclectic therapeutic approach that best fits my clients' needs. My goal is to ensure my clients receive the best care possible at a pace that feels comfortable. Building rapport before diving into an exploration of emotions and relationships is key to my approach.
In our first session, I'd like to get to know you and your history better. It's informal, and we can go at whatever pace feels most comfortable for you. Safety, comfort, and rapport are my top priorities. From there, we create cohesive and collaborative treatment goals to best meet your needs.
I like to build rapport with my clients and make sure that safety is felt before diving into more intensive work.
I love working with clients who are engaged and eager to learn more about themselves, trauma, attachment, and relationships. Ideally, we work together in a safe and collaborative environment to meet your goals!
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Psychodynamic
Like Freud, but not the weird parts! I love using a psychodynamic approach to explore your previous experiences, childhood, and subconscious in order to unpack who you are in the current moment.
Sex Therapy
I specialize in sex therapy to help couples and individuals connect with their bodies better following a trauma or an altering experience.
Trauma Informed Care
I am certified in Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and use it to help my clients understand and process previous trauma.
Somatic
Getting in touch with our bodies through tapping, bilateral stimulation, muscle relaxation, and visualizations can be so helpful with clients struggling with the mind-body connection.
3 ratings with written reviews
June 8, 2026
Arianna has an amazing way of being able to take any level of preparation or intent ahead of a session and help you turn it into something. When I come absolutely sure of what I want to talk about, I leave feeling like I have discussed it in a way that helps me understand the what and why behind my thoughts and behaviors with actionable insights. When I have no clue what I want to talk about, I end up having the most productive sessions and learn so much about myself, leaving me astounded.
April 22, 2026
Arianna has been an amazing therapist for me! She is professional, warm, and very easy to open up to. Even though our discussions cover very vulnerable and personal topics, she is never judgmental. She is observant and her insight is always goal-oriented and helpful!
April 15, 2026
She was direct and honest about her approach and how to address the goals I submitted and personal issues i wanted to address. She provided methods to help identify the causes of my actions, reactions, and thoughts. She was welcoming and warm, but also honest in helping me confront issues with honestly and clarity.