I am licensed in the State of Maine as a LCSW. I have a BA in Psychology from the University of Maine and a Masters in Clinical Social Work from Boston University. I have been in practice since 2006. I have worked in hospital settings, outpatient practice, community agencies, and school settings.
My primary therapy approach is person centered and that a strong therapeutic relationship is key for growth and achievement of treatment goals. Therapy should be an authentic experience in which the client is heard and valued. I approach therapeutic relationships with care, empathy, and gentle directiveness. I believe that true change and growth must happen from the inside out and is guided by the client.
I have the most experience working with clients managing depression and anxiety, also change of life circumstances such as divorce, parenting, moving, ect. I use theories and techniques derived from mindfulness, expressive therapy, and DBT. Treatment is built on what best suits the client to help them reach their goals.
SPECIALTIES
Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Career changes
Depression
Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, ADHD
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
ME LCSW LC12760
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She’s very smart and always has a compassionate tone. She humanizes therapy, it’s not me verse the therapist. It’s just two people talking trying to work through things together.
Written on Jul 10, 2024 after therapy with Arianne for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and coaching
I am new to this process and feel support from my my therapist to identify key issues and tools to resolve
Written on Jun 20, 2022 after therapy with Arianne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Arianne is sweet and thoughtful. Very professional and knowledgeable!
Written on Mar 14, 2021 after therapy with Arianne for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching