Arianna Ayala is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, grief, low self-esteem, and depression.
01About Arianna
Arianna Ayala is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She works with clients facing relationship and intimacy issues, family problems, and life changes. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking so people can feel more steady day to day.
She uses a client-centered style that treats the person, not just the problem. That means the conversation follows what matters most to the client while the therapist offers guidance and reflection.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is part of her work to link thoughts, emotions, and actions and to try small experiments that change daily habits. Arianna also draws on mindfulness techniques to help people notice stress and respond differently in the moment. Motivational Interviewing is used when clients want to make changes but feel stuck or unsure where to begin.
She weaves in psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns that repeat in relationships and life choices. In sessions she focuses on building tools and real skills you can use outside the office. That may include practicing new ways to speak up, setting boundaries, or pacing recovery from process and substance-related struggles.
The goal is clearer coping, stronger self-trust, and better daily functioning. People can expect a respectful, down-to-earth approach and help turning intentions into manageable steps. Arianna draws on seven years of clinical experience to support each person’s goals and strengths.
02Credentials
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701010298 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1154905958 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Arianna lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Jealousy
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Arianna names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Arianna names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How Arianna Uses Approaches Online
Arianna often combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people make concrete changes. Client-centered work means she follows what matters to the client and offers nonjudgmental feedback. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or lift mood.She also uses mindfulness techniques to help clients notice stress and respond differently in the moment. These practices are useful for managing cravings, panic, or ruminating thoughts and can be taught in short exercises during a session. The therapist will work together with each person to choose the right mix of methods based on goals and preferences rather than assuming one fixed approach.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and shared exercises, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, coping tools between sessions, or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options aim to increase flexibility and make it simpler to keep therapy consistent with daily life.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Arianna commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, anger, career worries, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is client-centered and practical. Sessions focus on listening first, then using CBT, mindfulness, or motivational interviewing to try specific changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, co-morbidity, and process addictions.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible communication options.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's available times.
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