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Ariel Sank is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Manhattan who specializes in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), trauma, life transitions, stress management, anxiety, and depression. She has extensive experience working with clients with a history of childhood abuse, sexual abuse or those who are navigating relationship losses and/or divorce. She sees adults across the lifespan.
With extensive training in trauma recovery, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD, Ariel utilizes a variety of treatment techniques. She also frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Her sessions are client-centered and focused on helping clients make behavioral changes. In addition, Ariel works with her clients to explore thought patterns and how these patterns affect them on a day-to-day basis.
Ariel works collaboratively with her clients to explore ways to achieve a happier and healthier life. She is currently an associate at a group practice, Dr. Devon MacDermott Therapy and a social worker supervisor at Bellevue Hospital. She received her MSW from New York University’s Silver School of Social Work. She looks forward to meeting you.
Years of Experience: 9 years
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
I am currently offering in-person sessions on Tuesdays.
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