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Xiomara Arrieta(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical, LCSW-C
Maryland
Anxiety -Bipolar disorder- Depression- Relationship issues- Trauma-ADHD-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

Xiomara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a deep commitment to supporting individuals across the lifespan, including adolescents, adults, and seniors. She brings years of experience in working with clients navigating a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, interpersonal trauma, cultural assimilation issues, women’s issues, racial trauma, and symptom management.

Xiomara understands that our emotional and psychological well-being is often influenced by broader societal and systemic challenges. As both a clinician and a professional social worker, she approaches therapy through a culturally sensitive and socially conscious lens. She creates a space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported—acknowledging the unique ways that identity, culture, and environment shape their experiences.

Her therapeutic style is integrative, drawing from evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness practices, and Culturally-Adapted Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT). She tailors her approach to meet each client where they are, promoting a sense of empowerment and self-awareness while helping them build effective coping strategies.

Xiomara believes that healing begins in a supportive and nonjudgmental environment. She works collaboratively with clients to clarify their goals, explore their inner strengths, and develop tools that foster growth and resilience. Her ultimate goal is to help individuals feel empowered to take meaningful steps toward their well-being and create lasting, positive change in their lives.

Whether you are seeking support for managing symptoms, navigating identity, working through trauma, or simply striving to improve your quality of life, Xiomara is here to walk alongside you in that journey. She looks forward to building a therapeutic relationship based on trust, respect, and a shared commitment to your growth and healing.


Message to clients

Therapy is a space just for you—a space where you can feel safe, supported, and truly seen. I understand that starting therapy can bring up a range of emotions—hope, uncertainty, maybe even fear—and I want to reassure you that you don’t have to navigate any of it alone. My goal is to meet you exactly where you are, without judgment, and walk alongside you as you begin or continue your journey toward healing.

I work with individuals from all walks of life, and I’m especially passionate about helping people navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, cultural identity, life transitions, and the impact of systemic and racial stress. I recognize how deeply our environments, identities, and lived experiences influence our mental health, and I strive to hold space for all the complexities you bring into the room. Whether you’re facing specific challenges or simply looking to better understand yourself, I will collaborate with you to develop a path forward that feels meaningful and empowering.

My hope for you in this process is that you come to feel grounded, resilient, and more connected to your own voice. Using approaches like CBT, Mindfulness, and Culturally-Adapted DBT, we’ll work together to build skills, uncover patterns, and explore new ways of relating to yourself and others. I believe healing happens not just through insight, but through compassion, consistency, and feeling truly supported—and that’s what I aim to offer you in every session.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 15 years


Fordham University, Masters in Social Work, 2010
Russell Sage College, Bachelors Degree in Psychology , 2005

Licensure

Maryland: 23387

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Bipolar disorder - Developing coping and preventive strategies to stabilize extreme mood swings, including manic and depressive episodes; increasing effective strategies to regulate emotions and maintain a healthy daily routine

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Amerigroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Choice
  • Medicaid
  • Medical Assistance
  • Optum
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan
  • Wellfleet

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$150 (45min)
  • Sliding scale:$100 - $150