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Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCSliding scale slots and lower fee sessions available for individuals impacted by the coronavirus pandemic
Ariel VanDoren is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Washington, DC who specializes in family issues, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Clients who seek Ariel’s care are noticing that events from their past are starting to impact decision-making, relationships, or work-life balance. Others may be experiencing intense feelings that cause them to freeze when facing life transitions such as dating, applying to graduate school, switching careers/getting a new job or pregnancy/becoming a parent.
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 down through breathing, getting up and taking a walk, or changing their immediate environment.
It is important to Ariel that each of her clients see tangible progress and growth during their time together, and she will open treatment up to a mix of self-report, open conversation, and clinical assessments as necessary. She deeply believes that each person she works with is capable of growth in order to reach their full potential.
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Grief, loss, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
Adjustment difficulties and disorders - Support around adapting to new and/or challenging life circumstances; skill-building for improved stress management and reduction of anxiety
Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health - Addressing issues specific to women and families during the pregnancy and postpartum period, including postpartum depression and anxiety
Ariel VanDoren is not in-network with any insurances.
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Private practice, 2014 - Present
McClendon Center , Clinical Manager, 2017 - Present
Santa Clara University, MA, 2011
Washington DC: PRC 14494
English