Araceli Hurst

Healing happens within a trusting therapeutic relationship, and that connection is at the heart of everything I do. As an LCSW working with adults across California, I specialize in supporting individuals and families navigating addiction, relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. I draw on approaches including DBT, motivational interviewing, and family systems work, choosing what fits your situation rather than applying one method to everyone. My priority is a space where you feel respected, accepted, and genuinely yourself. Reaching out is a real act of courage, and I would be honored to walk that path with you.

My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs. I integrate evidence-based therapies, to help you develop practical coping skills, strengthen emotional resilience, and move toward meaningful, lasting change. Together, we’ll identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck while building on your strengths to help you achieve your goals.

Our first session is a conversation, not an evaluation. We will spend time getting to know each other: what brings you in, what has felt difficult, and what you are hoping will feel different. You do not need to have all the answers or a clear plan. I will ask questions, listen closely, and together we will begin to map out what support could look like for you. Most people leave that first session feeling genuinely heard, which is often the relief they needed to take the next step.