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Arielle Speer

(She/Her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Arkansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, and

In-network with

Aetna, Anthem EAP - Bank of America, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, and Quest Behavioral Health

Specializes in

Anxiety, OCD, and Stress

Great to meet you!

Ari is so excited to have the opportunity to meet you and learn how she can support you on your journey to your best life. Ari is a neurodivergent therapist with extensive experience working with and supporting other neurodivergent folk. Ari is a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist who specializes in Exposure Response Prevention treatment for OCD and anxiety. Ari loves helping other people unlock the secrets to their nervous system so they can integrate plans that support balance and allow them to enjoy their lives. A big part of the joy comes from feeling like we have autonomy over who we are and are able to express our needs and boundaries with others.

Ari has a solid background in helping people explore what is important to them and strategies that allow them to communicate and uphold this in an effective way. Oftentimes, our thoughts can get into vicious cycles that lower our mood or make it difficult for us to accomplish all the things we want to. Ari excels at helping others understand the root of their thoughts and identify patterns of thinking that might get them stuck so thoughts can be shifted to a more helpful way of viewing themselves and the world around them. The most important thing Ari wants you to know is that she is your teammate, and coming up with goals needs to be firmly based on what matters to you and what you are trying to accomplish. Ari is a very interactive therapist who leans into education, so you understand why she is suggesting something rather than just expecting you to take her word for it. Ari is a passionate person who believes in celebrating life through the arts and music and enjoys spending her free time with her husband, two sons, and their beloved cat and dog.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Ari specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, specifically Exposure Response Prevention for treatment of OCD, panic and anxiety.

What you can expect from our first session

Ari will work as your team mate to tackle intrusive worries and time consuming compulsions that keep you from enjoying life to the fullest. Ari has a comprehensive approach to tackling worry and getting you on track for freedom from the cycles of anxiety that can keep you stuck.


Arielle's style is

Challenging
Empowering
Participatory

Insurance carriers Arielle accepts

Aetna
Anthem EAP - Bank of America
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Quest Behavioral Health

More about Arielle

MSW (Master of Social Work) at MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Missouri, Arkansas), LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Massachusetts), CSW-PIP (Certified Social Worker in Private or Independent Practice) (South Dakota)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Languages: English
Works with: Adults and Seniors
Modalities: Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Exposure Response Prevention