I've been seeing Ariel since June and I'm so happy and thankful to have met her! Ariel is genuine, firm, and easy to talk to. During our sessions, I feel that she carries herself in a very welcoming and chill positive vibe, which I love about her. Ariel has always been so accommodating and flexible when scheduling an appointment to meet with her. I am also appreciative when she gives me a confirmation text before we meet the next day even though I have it in my calendar already. It's definitely those little things that matters! Honestly, it was really hard for me to understand and tell myself that I needed a little help, mentally. I was terrified in reaching out to any therapist, but I'm so glad I reached out to Ariel! I love how I can freely have a conversation with her without any judgement, move from topic to topic, and know that she can keep up with my thoughts and emotions plus help me sort it all out. I have shared some heart felt, deep and meaningful conversations with Ariel that I'm so relieved to be able to get it off my chest. I definitely feel that since our first session in June, Ariel has been by my side to help me open up, grow, heal, and learn to love and accept myself. She literally my cheerleader supporter but more chill vibes than perky haha. It really means a lot and I'm so proud of the progress we have made so far. I hope for others that are reading this as well, they will have the courage to reach out to Ariel and get the help they need. It's okay to ask for help. I'm so happy I did and reached out to Ariel. Healing is such a beautiful thing. (: read more

Ariel! Thank you for being you! so thankful to have met you. You are such a safe space & truly have made a difference in my life! Cheers to peace, love & healing. Forever grateful for you! read more

As someone who had been seeking therapy for well over a year I was very happy to find Ariel. She was and is very responsive. She doesn't leave her clients wondering when she will reply, and that was one of the things that drew me in very quickly. She was also very willing to work with me as I have a psychological background as well. Like many other reviews have said she is 100% non-judgmental and that I what helps when opening up. If you are thinking about therapy and are looking to try it with anyone it will be Ariel. I also understand that money can sometimes be tight but remember that this is your mental well being and it will benefit you in the long run, also you can spread out appointments. That's how flexible Ariel is! read more

I don't know what I would do without Ariel. I've been able to see her for over a year and I'm feeling lighter. It takes time to process and heal from traumatic events and being able to speak with someone in person has been able to ground me and help me see that I am not alone and that things get better. I appreciate her time and energy, hearing me and being there through the process of better understanding and healing. read more

Ariel has a great work ethic. I have had the pleasure of working with Ariel for several years and her work is wonderful. She helps to give trauma-informed care in a way that is empathetic, light-hearted and compassionate. Her style helps everyone to feel comfortable and safe. Ariel provides psychodynamic and holistic approaches to help in many different ways to find the right strategy to best help whomever comes in. I highly recommend Ariel for great client care. read more

As someone who has been to multiple therapist through her life, Ariel is one of the few who you definitely feel a bond with and someone who you want to go back to. I feel my mental health has improved so much even in the few months I have been having sessions with her. Ariel is such a great therapist. Definitely a great mix of professional and friend. Makes you feel so comfortable this it's like you're out talking to your friends, but then can switch the session around to help you look within yourself and your past to further understand yourself. Shes very accommodating, builds great rapport with her clients, and I always look forward to a session with her. Always open and willing to listen, while giving great suggestions, extra readings, and articles to help you further understand your journey through self understanding. read more

Ariel is one of the most authentic, nonjudgmental therapist that I have had the pleasure in working with. She is encouraging and will tell you very bluntly how she sees the situation. She is also very funny and can be firm, but fair. She comes highly recommended from the world substance abuse. She has worked with trauma-informed care and helped plant the seeds of change for several of her clients. If you are looking to do processing, bring your bag of woes and symptoms. Together with Ariel, she will help you unpack whatever needs unpacking, organize and help you leave with a lighter bag than you had originally brought in. 5-stars for Ariel! read more

This review is long overdue. First, I want to say, if you're thinking about going to therapy, definitely go. You may or may not find the right therapist for you the first time around, but keep trying until you do because it is worth every penny. I've been seeing Ariel for over half a year, and mentally I'm in a much better place than I was a year ago. I actually had been seeing another therapist prior, but I didn't feel like I was progressing. I'm so fortunate to have found Ariel. She's nonjudgemental and doesn't tell you what you should and shouldn't do. Therapy has started me on a journey to being my best self, and Ariel has walked side by side with me this whole time. An unexpected benefit of therapy with Ariel is that my relationships with those close to me are improving. She practices psychodynamic therapy, and honestly I didn't know if this style of therapy would work for me. Again, so glad I decided to give it a try because my mental health is much better for it. Since right now we're in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, I've been having my sessions with Ariel through FaceTime. She is very accommodating and will work with you to get you the help you need. read more

This woman is a godsend! Ariel got me through some really rough stuff over the year. She's a perfect cross between a complete professional and your best girlfriend. A total invaluable resource of knowledge on trauma, coping skills, and pathways to healing. I'm so thankful I found her. read more

Ariel has truly been the best therapist I've ever had. I used to be a person who was against therapy because I'd had bad experiences, but Ariel has always been warm, inviting, and encouraging of my personal growth and healing. She is receptive to new ideas and doesn't "shut down" her patients, instead she encourages discussion and finding good individual solutions. I see Ariel for therapy related to being transgender, so if you are looking for a trans friendly therapist I highly recommend her! She has evening and weekend availability a good portion of the week, which was important to me. read more

I've been seeing Ariel for the last six months and what a cathartic ride it has been. I have struggled with social anxiety for the last few years. But I can now say that my anxiety has significantly decreased after working with Ariel. While therapy is an ongoing process, I cannot thank Ariel enough for her guidance in helping me understand my underlying traumas and help me in addressing them. Ariel has always been so kind with me and has never once judged me. Instead she has been a calm voice in my head that I have used to ground myself whenever I experienced anxiety. read more

Ariel, truly the best therapist to help me with my healing journey. She provided a safe place for me to truly express myself, authentically. She's understanding, patience, kind, and incredibly knowledgeable. Highly recommend her. read more

Fantastic! Really brought to light issues I never even considered. She's wonderfully accepting and very intuitive and can discern your issue quickly! read more

Ariel has been one of the biggest blessing in my life. Before her I was in the deepest whole, I was struggling with a lot of depression , trust issues probably one of the worst times of my life! She's helped me overcome a lot of my issues and i couldn't be more thankful for her, she's always a call or text away and she makes you feel like you aren't the only one. She makes you feel like she's you're best friend as well as your therapist! If I didn't meet her when I did I don't know where I'd be right now! I still have along way to go but Is the greatest feeling that I have someone like her who pushes me to be a better me in every way and even if I have a bad day never be afraid to text or give her a call! read more

What is there not to say? Ariel is probably one of the most empathetic, relatable therapists that I have ever seen. Not only does she remain professional, but she is really there to be the buffer from your reality and consciousness. She has helped me immensely by, yes, literally just letting me rant about things that are truly bothering me to uplifting me by helping remain present and not go overboard into anxiety (the sole reason why I sought her out, but has helped with many other things). She stood by me through many life events, some of which I won't list- but I really don't know many therapists that are as compassionate as her. Seriously. Ariel is a shining star in a sky of black. I'm so glad to have her as a therapist. She has been a wonderful help in my life. read more

I can't speak from too many interactions but my one and only was with my fiancé and I. It was great. Sometimes it's nice to have a non biased opinion and see both sides. High recommend Ariel. Definitely will be in soon! read more

I've been seeing Ariel for over a year now. She has helped me tremendously in overcoming a very difficult relationship/separation, and has subsequently helped me discover aspects about myself I hadn't been able to before. She is kind, understanding, and patient in helping you as a person dissect and accept your life in the past, present, and future. Thank you Ariel! read more

Ariel's authenticity makes it so easy to connect with her. She is such a positive support in navigating the healing process and helps you grow into the truest version of yourself. Highly recommend her! read more

I had the absolute best experience opening up with Ariel, I was an extremely depressed drug addict with trauma and anxiety, and with Ariel as my therapist I was able to unveil so much and I discovered that opening up about all that has happened in my life freed me from the chains of those incidents that were holding me back... and Ariel was there to listen.. and provide me with her professional advice.. she gave me tools of freedom.. nothing holds me back from living out this beautiful thing called life, and the impact Ariel made on me will last a life time, thank you so much. read more

Before I came in for therapy I had no idea what to expect. I was at a really low point in my life and had no idea where to turn. Ariel helped me gain the confidence I needed and allowed me to understand what was preventing me from accomplishing my goals. She was warm and genuine and made it really easy to talk to. read more

I started seeing Ariel when I lived in Long Beach back in 2016. I was introduced to her from a previous therapist. We immediately connected from our first session and I really enjoyed all of our sessions. I stopped seeing her because I moved to Culver City and lost touch with her. However, January of this year 2020, I really needed to talk to someone and the first person that came to mind was Ariel. I initially did not want to go to Long Beach because it's a far drive especially in traffic and I wasn't quite sure if I would be able to fit that kind of commitment in schedule. But there was no one else better than Ariel! So I made the trek and committed to seeing her every week. It's literally the best decision I've made for myself. I love that she works side by side with me and really helps me on my time line and what I'm comfortable with working on. She really listens and really does a great job at paraphrasing our conversations. Seeing Ariel is my safe place and it's so a positive change for me. I look forward to seeing her every week! I tell her all the things I want to work on and she really puts in the effort to work on everything with me. She's so patient and so accommodating! read more

Ariel is such a wonderful therapist. She goes above and beyond for her clients. She creates a space in which I feel comfortable and safe. She has assisted me in finding myself and building the life I deserve. I am truly grateful to have found her. read more

Ariel is a laid back and nonjudgmental therapist who uses a psychodynamic approach. She has been a tremendous support during couples counseling. I highly recommend her services. read more

I have been working with Ariel for around 6 months now and I can confidently say she has helped me SO much. After seeing two other therapist in the past two years, the difference between a good one and bad one is obvious. Ariel is 100% a good one. She is compassionate, non judgmental, and truly makes you feel like you are being listened to and understood. With my previous therapist, I felt like I was speaking to a wall and getting minimal feedback but continued to go because it was helpful to be able to talk out my issues with someone. With Ariel, you can always be certain that she will offer you honest and helpful feedback for whatever you come to her with. Having such a kind and helpful therapist makes me feel excited to go to my sessions instead of anxious and dreading it. Even though it is obvious that Ariel's background in psychotherapy is what makes her so good, it is also the fact that she is such a lovely person to be around. Talking to Ariel during our weekly sessions feels equivalent to confiding in a VERY knowledgable friend. This past year has been filled with huge life changes and adjustments for me and Ariel has guided me through all of them with such kindness and empathy. I honestly think I would be in a much different place than I am right now if I hadn't decided to start therapy with her. She is flexible with appointments and doesn't make it a hassle or big deal if you have to cancel or reschedule like some therapists. She always ensures me that if I ever need to reach out outside our weekly session that she is there for me. I can't recommend her enough and I am so grateful that I found her :) read more

After not making much progress wih my first therapist, a friend of mine referred me to Ariel and i'm so grateful that they did. She's always so welcoming and really does a great job of making sure i'm comfortable and allows me to talk when i'm ready instead of pushing me to tell her everything despite not being comfortable. She helps me understand myself and see things in a new perspective that allows me appreciate myself more. I'd recommend her to anyone! read more

As someone who personally searched reviews trying to find the right therapist for myself I realize the importance of sharing my experience. The best advice I can give anyone seeking therapy is never let one bad experience with the wrong therapist discourage you from continuing your search for the right one. Right before seeing Ariel I saw a different therapist, it was my first time and I was incredibly nervous/scared, I ended up leaving that session feeling helpless, defeated and just all around worse, but I refused to give up! Continuing my search I found Ariel. Picking up the phone and calling Ariel after a bad session with the wrong therapist was the best thing I've ever done for myself. Right away I felt that my experience with Ariel would be completely opposite of my first experience with a therapist and I was right. Ariel is professional and genuine and has proven to be one of the biggest blessing in my life. I honestly couldn't have picked a better therapist to walk side by side with me on my journey. I've dealt with childhood trauma along with recent trauma in my adult life that has pushed me towards therapy, Ariel listens without judgement and it is truly a refreshing experience for me. I am incredibly grateful to Ariel for being here to help me through everything. There is something I'd like people seeking therapy to realize, and it's something Ariel reminds me of during our sessions.. it takes courage to sit on that couch. It doesn't make you crazy or weak. It is nothing short of a strengthening experience. read more