About Ariana
Ariana Purnell is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people manage anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship difficulties. She also supports those coping with the long-term effects of trauma and works with people rebuilding self-esteem and cultivating self-love. Ariana emphasizes a warm, collaborative approach and meets people where they are in their healing process.
She brings five years of clinical experience to her practice and pays close attention to how past hurts affect day-to-day life.
How Ariana works
That includes focused care for post-traumatic stress and the emotional shifts that can come with pregnancy and childbirth. Ariana aims to create an affirming space where people can talk about painful experiences without feeling rushed. In sessions she works side by side with clients to identify the roots of distress and to build practical tools for coping.
The pace and direction of therapy are guided by each person's needs and comfort. Sessions focus on real-life changes clients can try between meetings. Ariana describes her style as empathetic and collaborative.
She encourages people to take small steps toward greater balance, whether that means strengthening self-compassion or addressing relationship patterns. The work is geared toward clearer thinking and steadier emotion. People interested in starting therapy are asked to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.
She conducts sessions in English and does not take international clients.
What Ariana works with
The areas below are the ones Ariana selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and how they translate online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on practical strategies and understanding how patterns of thought and behavior affect daily life. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced ways of thinking, which can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms and improve mood. Another useful method emphasizes skill-building for managing stress and regulating intense emotions, which is often helpful after trauma or during life transitions such as pregnancy and childbirth.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. That process can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people keep continuity of care if they are relocating within the same region. The therapist and client will discuss practical details and select the setup that best supports therapy goals.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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