Ari Mesa Melo
Hello! My name is Arashi, although I would prefer to be called Ari. I believe you are the expert of your own experience and I am grateful to be considered to be part of your journey. Embarking on the self work and healing journey can be scary, and it is important to prioritize taking care of your mental health to lead a peaceful and fulfilled life. I will guide and support you throughout your therapeutic journey, you don’t have to do it alone!
I use a holistic and trauma informed approach, as well as evidence based practices, and various therapeutic modalities and techniques depending on your individual needs.
As a FL Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MH#24046) and PA Licensed Professional Counselor (PC018981), I specialize working with individuals who struggle or have struggled with narcissistic abuse, emotionally immature parents, family/relationship issues, and those seeking to reconnect with their inner child through inner child work and addressing people pleasing behaviors. I support LGBTQIA individuals as well as young professionals & college students seeking to better understand themselves. I am not a Marriage and Family therapist, nor do I offer couples counseling.
First session
Clients can expect to feel hope and empowerment as we work together to achieve their specific goals. The sessions are client driven and I work with you to identify your therapeutic needs. I provide a relaxed environment and gentle approach, while gently challenging unhelpful patterns of behavior keeping you stuck.
Strengths
I provide a safe and non-judgmental space to support and encourage you to achieve your goals in therapy. I use a holistic and trauma informed approach, as well as evidence based practices, and various therapeutic modalities and techniques depending on your individual needs.
Ideal clients
I love working with adults who may be experiencing difficult life transitions, relationship issues, self esteem issues, complex family dynamics/emotionally immature parents, grief, LGBTQ, survivors of narcissistic abuse, etc. I enjoy working with those who seek to heal their inner child, understand their attachment styles and protective mechanisms that influence how they show up in their current relationships. My ideal client is eager to learn, grow, change and embrace their healing journey.
Treatment methods
Strength-Based
I utilize and emphasize your strengths in order to support you in overcoming challenges.
Trauma-Informed Care
I have a trauma informed background and utilize it to assist potential clients in establishing a safe space.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I utilize techniques such as reframing and psycho education to support potential clients in challenging unhelpful thoughts and reframing them. I support clients in understanding how thoughts may influence feelings and behaviors, and impact your life.
Attachment-based
Through inner child work, we will explore your attachment styles and the childhood experiences that impact the way you show up in your current relationships.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- FloridaLicense MH24046
- PennsylvaniaLicense PC018981