I am not the kind of therapist who won’t offer an opinion, and will just ask you “And how does that make you feel?” I’m a lot more hands on than that, while still allowing for the flexibility and personal choice. You will find me to be direct and goal oriented, while still being empathetic and kind. I allow space for my clients to progress at their own pace, while still holding them accountable to themselves and their goals. I want to help you become the best possible version of yourself, as defined by you and no one else.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Come to me if you feel like you’re not where you want to be in life, if you feel like no one understands you, or like you might not even understand yourself. If you have goals that you’re frustrated you’re not reaching, or if you’re not even sure what your goals are and you just know that you’re not happy with your life, I’ll help you figure it all out one step at a time.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I am an integrative therapist who draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness/ meditation, motivational interviewing and positive psychology, using a patient centered empowerment model and an inclusive feminist lens. I earned a B.A. in Psychology from University of California Santa Cruz and M.A. of Clinical Counseling at Palo Alto University.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I welcome adolescents ages 15 and up and adults to my practice, and I do primarily individual counseling. I am experienced in counseling a wide variety of socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnicities, religions, and interests. In particular I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ and gender non-binary people using an inclusive feminist lens and empowerment model. I focus on treating anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, and interpersonal relationship difficulties.

About Arianna Passaro