Hi, I’m Ariana.

At my core, I believe healing begins when we feel truly seen—not for what we accomplish, what we provide, or how well we hold everything together, but for who we are beneath it all.

I’ve always been intuitive, observant, and deeply attuned to others. I notice what is spoken, what is left unsaid, and the patterns that often operate beneath the surface. These qualities shape how I show up as a therapist: present, curious, and committed to helping you understand yourself with more compassion.

I specialize in working with high-achieving women who appear to have it all together but privately feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from themselves. Many of the women I work with are successful, capable, and deeply responsible—but they have spent years measuring their worth through achievement, productivity, and being the person everyone can count on.

Together, we explore the patterns that keep you stuck: perfectionism, over-functioning, people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, and the pressure to constantly prove yourself.

Clients often describe me as warm, grounded, and direct. I bring compassion and humor into the room, and I’m not afraid to gently name the patterns that may be keeping you from the life and relationships you truly want. (I’ve been lovingly called “the queen of boundaries,” and I fully own it.)

I believe therapy works best when it feels real. You don’t have to perform, have the right words, or arrive with everything figured out. You get to show up exactly as you are—overwhelmed, uncertain, guarded, hopeful—and we begin there.

My goal is not to change who you are. It is to help you reconnect with yourself, build trust in your own voice, and create a relationship with success that does not require sacrificing your well-being.

You can be ambitious and at peace.
You can be successful and still be enough.
You can care deeply for others without abandoning yourself.

If you’re looking for a therapist who will meet you with depth, honesty, and genuine care, I’d be honored to work with you.

My Clinical Background

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California (USC).

I have over nine years of experience in the mental health field, working across healthcare systems, nonprofit organizations, and correctional settings. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of resilience, trauma, human behavior, and the many ways people adapt to challenging circumstances.

Throughout my career, I’ve witnessed how much strength people carry while navigating difficult seasons of life. I’ve also seen how that strength can sometimes become a burden—especially for those who are used to being the ones who hold everything together.

This perspective deeply informs my work with high-achieving women who are learning to redefine success, reconnect with themselves, and build lives that honor both their goals and their well-being.

Most importantly, I bring my full, human self into the room. I believe therapy is built on genuine connection, curiosity, and trust—not perfection. You don’t have to show up as the “best version” of yourself. You only have to show up as yourself.

Most importantly, I bring my full, human self into the room. Therapy, to me, is about real connection—not perfection.