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Ariana Arbes

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Mental Health Counselor Student Intern

As a mental health counseling student intern, I bring a grounded, compassionate, and collaborative presence to the therapeutic space, honoring that each person is the expert in their own lived experience. I believe that healing unfolds within an environment of safety, support, and genuine connection, and my goal is to offer a space where you can explore, grow, and heal at a pace that feels authentic to you.
 

My approach is holistic and deeply person-centered, rooted in humanistic, existential, Jungian, and feminist perspectives. I also weave in ecotherapy, mindfulness/somatic approaches, and expressive arts. I value the interconnectedness of mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and creative aspects of well-being, and I work from a strengths-based lens that recognizes each person as resilient, capable, and inherently whole.

I am especially passionate about working with women and couples, supporting them through the complexities of identity, relationships, and life transitions. Together, we’ll explore your story with curiosity, empathy, and respect.
 

As a student therapist, Ariana works under the supervision of a licensed professional to ensure the highest quality of care for her clients.

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1 free session $45-$65 a session moving forward

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We offer free consultations call/text the front office: 727-308-6094

Specializations:

Credentials & Experience:

  • Depression and anxiety

  • Life transitions

  • Self-esteem

  • Women’s issues and empowerment

  • Couples therapy and relationship work

  • Feminist theory–informed therapy

  • Mindfulness & somatic practices

  • Expressive arts therapy

  • Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Saybrook University (in progress)

  • Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Saint Joseph's University

  • 200-hour Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT)

  • Reiki Energy Healing I + II

Ariana works with clients of all ages

Specializations:

  • Depression and anxiety – Supporting clients in understanding emotional patterns, managing symptoms, and building tools for relief, resilience, and long-term well-being.
     

  • Life transitions – Helping individuals navigate major changes—such as career shifts, relationship changes, parenthood, or identity exploration—with clarity, grounding, and support.
     

  • Self-esteem – Working with clients to develop self-worth, self-compassion, and confidence by exploring internal narratives and strengthening their authentic sense of self.
     

  • Women’s issues and empowerment – Addressing the unique emotional, relational, and societal challenges women face while fostering empowerment, autonomy, and personal growth.
     

  • Couples therapy and relationship work – Supporting partners in improving communication, deepening connection, resolving conflict, and building more fulfilling and intentional relationships.
     

  • Feminist theory–informed therapy – Exploring how cultural, social, and systemic factors shape personal experience, while centering equality, empowerment, and collaborative, strength-based healing.
     

  • Mindfulness & somatic practices – Integrating present-moment awareness, breathwork, and body-based techniques to help clients regulate emotions, reduce stress, and reconnect with the body.
     

  • Expressive arts therapy – Using creativity—including art, movement, imagery, or writing—as tools for emotional expression, insight, and healing beyond traditional talk therapy.
     

Modalities:

  • Person-centered / Humanistic – A warm, nonjudgmental approach that emphasizes empathy, authenticity, and the belief that clients have an innate capacity for growth and healing.
     

  • Existential – Focuses on meaning, choice, identity, and the human experience, helping clients navigate questions about purpose, values, and personal responsibility.
     

  • Ecotherapy – Integrates nature-based healing practices, supporting clients in reconnecting with the natural world to reduce stress, restore balance, and promote emotional well-being.
     

  • Jungian – Explores the unconscious through symbolism, dreams, archetypes, and personal narratives to deepen self-understanding and inner integration.
     

  • Feminist Theory – Examines how gender, culture, and power dynamics influence a person’s lived experience, emphasizing empowerment, equality, and collaborative healing.
     

  • Mindfulness / Somatic – Uses body-awareness, breathwork, and present-moment practices to help clients regulate emotions, reduce stress, and reconnect with their internal experience.
     

  • Expressive Arts – Incorporates creative processes—such as art, movement, imagery, or writing—as pathways for emotional expression, insight, and healing.

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