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Ariella PeistLCSW

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High satisfaction rate with clients

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I see therapy as a space where we work together to understand your story, uncover what holds you back, and create meaningful, lasting change. My style is warm and curious, focused on building a safe space where you can explore even the hardest feelings without judgment. I see you as more than symptoms or a diagnosis and will help you notice patterns, reclaim your voice, build insight, and practice skills that bring balance, confidence, and hope into your daily life.

About Ariella

Location

Virtual, New York

Insurance Accepted

Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna/Evernorth, Centivo, Cash (out of pocket)

Communication Style

Affirming, Authentic, Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Focus areas

ADHD, Adoption/Foster Care, Alzheimer’s/Dementia, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, IPV/DV, Immigration, Individual Therapy, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, OCD, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Trans+, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, Immigrants, LGBTQ+, Trans+, Latine Community

Years of Experience

21+

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I see you as more than symptoms or a diagnosis and will help you notice patterns, reclaim your voice, build insight, and practice skills that bring balance, confidence, and hope into your daily life.

License number

#074595

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Prolonged Exposure
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

Education

MSW - Social Work, City University of New York

Interests

Outside of work, I love exploring new places, whether far away or hidden gems nearby. I enjoy cooking (and testing new recipes on my very patient friends). I recharge by getting lost in a good book or immersing myself in a good movie or TV series, usually with my dog nearby.