- Guilt and shame
- Depression and anxiety
- Faith-informed approach
About Ariel
Ariel Smith is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults, especially young adults and women, who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, and life changes. She also supports people struggling with guilt and shame, attachment wounds, isolation, and workplace or relationship communication problems.
Ariel uses a blend of evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside Christian-informed perspectives when clients want that included. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps: identifying unhelpful thoughts, improving communication habits, and building routines that steady mood and daily functioning. She talks through patterns that keep people stuck and helps name where feelings like guilt and shame are coming from.
In sessions she often works with issues tied to abandonment, control struggles, and body image. She helps people explore how past relationships affect present choices. Conversations also cover forgiveness, self-love, and figuring out life purpose in everyday terms.
Ariel emphasizes practical skills and plain talk. She helps clients practice new ways of communicating and coping between sessions. Progress is approached as small, observable changes rather than sudden fixes.
Her work is informed by both psychological methods and the client’s faith when that matters to them. People who want a counselor who recognizes spiritual concerns alongside emotional ones often find that combination useful. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Evidence-based cognitive approaches focus on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. They break down situations and teach concrete skills for spotting automatic thoughts, testing them, and trying different responses. This is useful for anxiety, guilt, and depressive thinking.Attachment-focused work looks at how early relationships shape current reactions. It helps people recognize repeating patterns in relationships and learn new ways to connect and set boundaries. That approach is often helpful for abandonment, trust issues, and recurring shame tied to relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ariel will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress and challenges become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make attending easier by fitting into work breaks, reducing travel time, or allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals also use online appointments to maintain regular contact and practice new skills between meetings without requiring extra time away from daily responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of guilt or shame does she address?
She works with guilt and shame tied to past actions, identity, family dynamics, and faith-related concerns.
How would she approach feelings of persistent guilt?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, and to develop coping skills for managing those feelings.
What experience does she bring to this work?
She has four years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with adults, including young adults and women.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Georgia.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.