Welcome! I would love to share more about myself with you. As a therapist and as an individual,
I am passionate about embracing the paradox of accepting ourselves as we are right now, while
also committing to change. I believe this is the essence of therapy that leads you towards the
fulfilling and joyful life you deserve to be living.
-Arielle
What is my approach to counseling?
When I sit with you, I offer my unconditional acceptance,
my calm presence, my sense of humor, and concrete tools that are
easy to use and effective. My desire is to cultivate a genuine
and compassionate relationship in which we can collaboratively
work together towards health and happiness.
Our worlds and lives are shaped by experiences, whether traumatic
or positive, from our childhood, important life events, relationships
with family, friends, partners, colleagues, and perhaps most
significantly, our relationship with ourself. Our work will provide
an opportunity to illuminate the resilience built by these experiences,
while creating change in areas where they are holding you back. I can
help you understand old maladaptive patterns and create productive
and positive ways of connecting in the world.
I am not what has happened to me. I am what I chose to become.
-Carl Jung
What issues do I specialize in?
My experience, education, and training as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
provides me with the tools to work with diverse populations and mental health
issues. Issues that I specialize in are trauma (PTSD), mental health issues
(coping with depression/anxiety/low self-esteem), life transitions/adjustments,
and relationships (boundary setting, healthy communication).
I have multiple trainings in different ways to address trauma. I often use
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which is a powerful kind
of psychotherapy that helps clients see disturbing material in a new and less
distressing way. It is a physiologically based technique that stimulates the brain
to process information more adaptively. EMDR is been shown through extensive
research to alleviate symptoms for a variety of issues, such as PTSD, complicated
grief, childhood abuse, and stress reduction. I have also had training in and use
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness to reduce the effect of trauma on my
clients. I focus my work on older adolescents and adults. I respect everyone's
spiritual, ethnic and cultural framework, sexual orientation, timing and boundaries;
all are resources in therapy.
Nothing ever goes away until it teaches us what we need to know.
-Pema Chodron
How do I book an appointment?
There are many different therapeutic styles, and it is important to know what
will be the best fit for you. Therefore, I offer a free 15-minute phone consultation
to see if my personal style and approach may best fit your needs. I look forward to
providing a safe, welcoming space to express yourself, heal and discover the possibilities
of you. Please feel free to reach out to me by whatever means feel most comfortable -
call at 512-662-1588 or email at
arielle@yellowchaircounseling.com. When we connect, we
can discuss what you are looking to address, how I can best help you, scheduling, and
initial session paperwork. I accept private pay,
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, and Aetna. I look forward to working with you!
I don’t want you to save me. I want you to stand by my side as I save myself.
-Sushil Singh
