Ariel VanDoren (she/her)

Ariel’s approach to treatment is rooted in both Relational theories (psychodynamic, attachment theory, object relations) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She helps clients to understand, highlight, and create a narrative for past events that have occurred, in order to process experiences and connect them to the present. She’ll often suggest a blend of modalities depending on the client’s needs, which may include techniques from CBT or mindfulness practices to help clients calm themselves

I use CBT techniques in order to support clients in restructuring how they think, feel and behave as they restructure their internal world. I will also use mindfulness practices to help clients calm themselves down through breathing, getting up and taking a walk, or changing their immediate environment. While engaging in depth therapy, it is important to learn skills you can access in the moment and CBT allows for such practical application.

My approach to treatment is rooted in Relational theories (psychodynamic, attachment theory, and object relations) as such theories connect our neurobiology with our experience of relationships from infancy to the present. I work to help clients understand, highlight, and create a narrative for past events that have occurred, in order to process experiences and allow them to heal in the present.

Genetic, chemical and situational factors may play a part in triggering a depressive episode, but in many cases there is no identifiable source as our unconscious minds are largely at play. Therapy is an invaluable tool to address daily, episodic, seasonal, hormonal & postpartum depression as we will excavate your past and present experiences in order to develop an action plan to heal.

How we experience grief & loss is incredibly personal, and as a result, it makes us feel very isolated and alone. Grief takes on many forms as it effects us physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Knowing what to expect from the stages of grief can be a relief while swimming in a midst of deep emotions. Getting support is key in order to understand our experience of loss & address the acuity of our pain as we attempt to heal.

Therapy can be a powerful tool for every age and every stage of life, and our initial familial relationships serve as a foundation for all subsequent relationships that are formed throughout our lifetimes. An integral part of my process as a psychotherapist is to give individuals the tools needed to manage their emotions and communicate effectively with care and compassion, especially through life’s biggest challenges by way of right brain healing and attunement.

Therapy can be a powerful tool for every age and every stage of life, and our initial familial relationships serve as a foundation for all subsequent relationships that are formed throughout our lifetimes. An integral part of my process as a psychotherapist is to give individuals the tools needed to manage their emotions and communicate effectively with care and compassion, especially through life’s biggest challenges by way of right brain healing and attunement.

Therapy can be a powerful tool for every age and every stage of life, and our initial familial relationships serve as a foundation for all subsequent relationships that are formed throughout our lifetimes. An integral part of my process as a psychotherapist is to give individuals the tools needed to manage their emotions and communicate effectively with care and compassion, especially through life’s biggest challenges by way of right brain healing and attunement.

Therapy can be a powerful tool for every age and every stage of life, and our initial familial relationships serve as a foundation for all subsequent relationships that are formed throughout our lifetimes. An integral part of my process as a psychotherapist is to give individuals the tools needed to manage their emotions and communicate effectively with care and compassion, especially through life’s biggest challenges by way of right brain healing and attunement.