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Ariana Gordon, LPC
New Jersey
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered methods
- Motivational Interviewing
About Ariana
Ariana Gordon is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people who face anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, addictions, self-esteem struggles, and complex mental health concerns. She also addresses issues like grief, anger, career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and questions about life purpose.
She focuses on helping clients identify how thoughts, feelings, and communication habits shape daily life. Sessions involve noticing unhelpful thinking and trying different responses. Ariana emphasizes understanding past experiences that contribute to current problems as part of making practical changes.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods to keep work concrete and goal-focused. She may also use elements of existential thinking, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques when they fit a person’s goals. The emphasis is on strategies you can practice between meetings.
People meet to break down specific patterns - such as avoidance, impulsivity, or relationship reactivity - into manageable steps. She helps people test small changes and track what works in daily life. Conversations aim to clarify priorities and build straightforward skills for coping and decision-making.
Ariana is based in New Jersey and conducts therapy in English. Before booking, confirm the current session formats offered so they match your needs. To start, follow the site steps to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first meeting.
How Ariana Uses CBT and Related Approaches Online
Many sessions draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and routines, test new ways of responding, and build concrete skills for managing mood and stress. CBT helps with anxiety, depression, addiction-related patterns, and many daily coping tasks.She also uses client-centered techniques that prioritize the person’s perspective and goals, helping the conversation stay focused on what matters most to the client. Existential ideas may be used to examine meaning, life choices, and values when clients are facing big life questions. These approaches are described plainly and used as tools to address specific concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means adapting techniques over time and checking in about what is helpful.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow for focused check-ins during a break. Ask about practical arrangements and session length when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first meeting.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, addictions, self-esteem issues, grief, anger, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and focused on changing thinking and behavior patterns. She uses clear steps and exercises clients can use between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has eight years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with a range of mental health and interpersonal issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a New Jersey LPC and practices in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for meetings.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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