Ariana Thelen

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Not every therapist is for everyone. Fit matters more than anything, and you deserve a connection that feels safe and open. With my clients I try to be real and honest, while maintaining empathy, presence and humor. We can go slow, laugh, cry, and move at your pace.

We might fit well if: You're anxious or struggling to cope with the state of the world. You've experienced loss/grief. You're working on relationships and boundaries. You're trying to "be you" in a world that doesn't support. You're feeling challenged parenting, partnering, and "doing it all". Newness is hard.

Whatever your reason for therapy, I do my best to meet you in it. I specialize in self-esteem and discovery, as well as grief work. My other focuses are boundaries, aging, caregiver support, decision-making, difficult transitions, relationship stress, anxiety, and depression. I also have significant background in dementia and dementia support.

Therapy with me is meant as a door to living your life as a you that you love.

I hope to create a comfortable place for you to share, work through difficulty, build coping skills, and learn about yourself to make your life easier and more peaceful. I try to empower you to feel validated and capable. If you're still reading, then lastly, the world is a rough place, I'm here to help you manage within it and find defiant contentment.

First sessions vary by what your needs are. Typically with me you can expect a warm and supportive approach focused on getting to know you and meeting you where you're at.