Ariel Smith is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes.
01About Ariel
Ariel Smith is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She focuses on strengthening self-esteem and addressing issues that get in the way of daily life. People often come for help with family concerns, workplace strain, loneliness, or struggles around identity and purpose.
Ariel uses a blend of evidence-based therapeutic techniques alongside faith-informed perspectives when clients want that included. Sessions are conversational and practical.
Background and approach
She listens for patterns such as attachment wounds, control struggles, or persistent guilt, and then suggests small, manageable steps to shift those patterns. The work often begins with clear goals and simple tools. Those tools may include exercises to notice unhelpful thinking, practices to rebuild trust with oneself, and communication strategies to express needs more directly.
Progress is measured in concrete changes people see in daily routines and relationships. Ariel aims to create a gentle, steady pace during sessions so people feel safe to name hard things. She helps clients repair hurt, set boundaries, and make choices that match their values.
Over time many find more confidence, clearer priorities, and less reactivity to stress. She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential in Georgia and has four years of clinical experience. Ariel offers therapy through several online formats to fit different schedules and preferences.
02Credentials
- LPC (Georgia)
- License LPC015959 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1821954538 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ariel lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Narcissism
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
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04Online support
How Ariel Brings Evidence-Based Care Online
Ariel commonly uses two practical, evidence-based approaches that translate well to online work. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of thinking; these methods help with anxiety, depression, and self-criticism. Another strand draws on attachment-focused ideas - looking at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and teaching skills to build steadier emotional responses.Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Ariel will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and personal values, then suggest approaches that fit. She adjusts methods over time based on what helps most and what feels comfortable for the client.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video lets people work face-to-face when they want that connection. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during a break at work. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, skill practice, or when someone prefers written communication. These options aim to increase flexibility so therapy can fit into everyday life.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Ariel help with?
Ariel supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. She also focuses on related issues like attachment wounds, body image, workplace concerns, and loneliness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and practical, mixing evidence-based techniques with faith-informed perspectives when clients want that. The approach emphasizes small, doable steps and clearer communication.
What is her background and experience?
She has four years of clinical experience working as a counselor. That experience includes helping people rebuild self-esteem and navigate major life changes.
Where is Ariel licensed and based?
She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential in Georgia and practices from that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are provided to those within the therapist's permitted regions.
What formats are available for sessions?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
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