“To hope is to gamble. It’s to bet on the future, on your desires, on the possibility that an open heart and uncertainty is better than gloom and safety.”
If you are an Adult
• Are you navigating a life transition that is pretty darn overwhelming?
• Would you like to find deeper meaning or purpose in your life?
• Do you feel held back in some way --could be by yourself or by another person or by past events -- but you're ready to move forward?
• Are you deeply concerned about the state of world affairs: the environmental and climate crises, politics, war, gun violence, racism, women's rights, or what is called the "polycrisis" (etc. etc.)?
• Would you like some help healing, or growing, or changing, by delving into your innate creativity?
If you are a Parent or a Parent-to-Be
• Are you worried about your child or teen because they seem down or anxious or angry, they are making questionable choices, their behavior concerns you, they are self-harming, struggling with academics, feel lonely, have difficulty maintaining friendships, or find it difficult to calm themselves?
• Are you struggling to find a healthy balance amidst so many responsibilities: family, career, health, older parents, etc?
• Are you adjusting to parenthood and it's been a struggle?
• Are you pregnant, contemplating pregnancy, experiencing fertility issues or recovering after a miscarriage?
If you are a Young Person
• Do you feel disrespected or not valued by your friends or family?
• Do you spend a lot of time worrying about the future, and it's hard to focus on the present?
• Is it hard to talk about — or understand — your emotions?
• Do you dislike your life the way it is, or feel lost, misunderstood, sad or lonely?
• Do you worry a lot about big things happening in the world that are out of your control?
• Would you like to build a greater sense of confidence?
• Would you like a place to just talk and be listened to without any judgment?
• Do you feel different from others, and find it hard to make friends?
• Would you like some help with planning for your future?
In all of these cases...Guess what?
I got you. And you. And you
My name is Ariella and I'm an integrative licensed psychotherapist (MFT) and registered Art Therapist (ATR) specialized in treating anxiety, depression, relational / social conflict, trauma, existential dread, perinatal mental health, women's issues, and identity issues.
I consider therapy to be a powerful healing modality with the power to strengthen and recalibrate you, and help you find your way forward. I have a versatile style and meet my clients where they are at with full-hearted compassion, flexibility, creativity, and definitely a good dose of humor.
Depending on what works best for you, I might be nondirective or directive...I might invite you to participate in a mind-body or art exercise... I might help you to reconnect with your sense of purpose, gratitude, inner wisdom, or explore aspects of your ancestral/ cultural resilience. For more on how I work, please visit Individual Services.
Want to see if we’d be a good fit?
Contact me for a free 15-minute consultation.