- Anxiety and depression
- Family of origin issues
- CBT and client-centered
About Ariana
Ariana Gordon is a New Jersey Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with eight years of experience. She works with adults who face anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addictions, self-esteem problems, and other complex mental health concerns. Ariana emphasizes looking at past experiences to understand current patterns.
She helps people notice how their communication style, emotions, and thoughts shape daily life. Sessions focus on practical shifts in how someone approaches situations. That can mean learning new ways to talk about needs, practicing different responses, or testing small behavior changes.
Ariana uses several evidence-informed approaches. She draws on client-centered work to follow what matters most to the person. Cognitive behavioral tools are used to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. Solution-focused techniques help set clear short-term goals and track progress.
Her practice also brings in existential questions about meaning and motivation when clients want that perspective. Motivational interviewing is applied when people are weighing change, such as reducing substance use or addressing compulsive behaviors. These methods are mixed to match each person’s priorities.
People concerned about family history and family of origin issues will find her comfortable talking about how childhood roles and expectations affect adult choices. She aims to make conversations straightforward and actionable, with steps clients can try between sessions.
How her approaches translate to online work
Ariana uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to each person. That approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping clients name their priorities so sessions stay relevant. Cognitive behavioral therapy targets specific thought and behavior patterns with skills and experiments that can be practiced between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with the client to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress or new challenges emerge. Clients set priorities and she helps test what works in everyday life.
The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or use shorter check-ins when a full session isn't possible. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, goal-focused tasks, and motivational conversations to remote appointments to keep progress moving forward.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address related to family history?
She works with people concerned about family of origin issues, family problems, and how childhood roles affect adult relationships and behavior.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT and solution-focused work to set goals and try concrete changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ariana has eight years of experience as a licensed professional counselor working with mood, anxiety, relationship, and addiction concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported in her practice?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions structured and what formats are offered?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
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