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Dr. Arielle Smith

Therapist
4 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Deciding to go on this journey is not easy, and I am more than happy to help you navigate it. I am Dr. Arielle Smith, LCSW-Clinical Psychotherapist. I use a unique approach to meet you where you are in life, while providing an atmosphere free of judgment, and full of positive regard. I encourage you to give yourself grace, dig deep and become your best self, while holding you accountable, and challenging you to be greater. I want you to live your best life.

My approach to therapy

I specialize in psychotherapy for Black Women of all ages, empowering and teaching high performers how to integrate self-care and wellness into their busy lifestyle, providing trauma informed care and providing safe, discrete spaces for growth and change. I also have extensive experience in working with children and adolescents, helping adults navigate trauma, and explore the next steps in their lives, as well as providing psycho-education to parents and families.

What you can expect from me

During our time together, you have the ability to explicitly express yourself,

with conversation and feedback that promotes healing, self-discovery, personal development and reflection. Together, we will go on a journey to explore self-worth and purpose. We will begin or continue the healing process, create goals, coping skills and necessary boundaries. You deserve to feel good, be great and create a life you love!

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Challenging, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Chicago State University, Other - Doctorate at University of Southern California
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Indiana, Illinois), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) Out-of-State Telehealth (Florida), LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Minnesota)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Positive Psychology, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychoanalytic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English