Therapist profile
Arianna Ayala, LPC
Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Addiction
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Virginia / 0701010298
- NPI1154905958
- Experience7 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationVirginia
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Arianna
Arianna Ayala is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anger, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and related challenges. Sessions are aimed at helping people notice patterns, try small changes, and build practical skills for day-to-day life.
Arianna uses a client-centered stance. That means she helps people identify their own strengths and choices, rather than telling them what to do. She pairs that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to link thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so clients can test different responses and reactions.
Her work also draws on mindfulness techniques to help people increase present-moment awareness. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone is weighing change, such as with substance use. Elements of psychodynamic thinking may appear when looking at long-term patterns and attachment themes.
In a typical session she listens for patterns that keep problems cycling, then helps set small, achievable goals. Exercises may include thought records, behavioral experiments, grounding practices, or conversations about relationship dynamics. The focus is practical - what can be tried this week to interrupt a habit or ease a spike of anger.
Arianna’s background includes experience supporting people with co-occurring issues like process or substance addictions, trauma, and multicultural stressors. She works in English and practices in Virginia. To begin, prospective clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Arianna uses Client-Centered Therapy to help people identify their own strengths and choices. In practice this looks like listening, reflecting, and helping you name what matters so you can set practical goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and often includes homework such as thought records or behavioral experiments to try between sessions. Mindfulness techniques teach simple practices to notice urges, calm physiological arousal, and reduce reactivity in the moment.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with you to decide which combination of methods fits your goals, pace, and comfort level. Together you can adjust focus, try tools, and track small changes to see what helps most with anger, stress, or addictive patterns.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow quick check-ins when life gets intense. Some formats also use less bandwidth or do not require being on camera, which can help when you need a brief practical session rather than a longer in-person style meeting.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and related issues.
What kinds of therapy does she use for managing temper and reactivity?
Her main approaches include Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, plus mindfulness and motivational interviewing when relevant.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working with adults on depression, anxiety, addiction, and related concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia.
Can I see 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?
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available for your situation.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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