Arielle Griffin , LCSW, LICSW

Arielle Griffin is a licensed clinical social worker who brings a compassionate, client-focused approach to therapy. With six years of professional experience, she supports people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, career concerns, and life transitions, as well as issues related to family dynamics, intimacy, self-esteem, and caregiver stress. She also works with clients dealing with adoption and foster care matters, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, workplace challenges, and young adult issues.

Arielle blends evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered techniques to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. She aims to listen deeply, provide steady support, and collaborate with clients to develop practical skills and personalized plans that reflect their goals and values. Her style is described as inviting and caring, with an emphasis on empowerment and strengths-based work.

In addition to individual work, Arielle has experience offering group and family therapy and assisting those coping with trauma and bereavement. Outside of her clinical practice, she enjoys reading, traveling, practicing pilates, and incorporating mindfulness into daily life. Arielle holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW, which signify her training and licensure as a clinical social worker.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy places the person's experience at the core of sessions, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can clarify values and build self-trust - it is often helpful for self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress or low mood and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful habits; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and work-related stress.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skill-building for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for intense emotions, communication difficulties, and improving relationship patterns.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Arielle collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process helps shape a treatment plan that feels relevant and workable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and access support from home or other convenient locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists.