- Addictions and recovery
- Relationship concerns
- Codependency help
About Ariana
Ariana Guevara is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing addictions, relationship stress, family conflict, eating concerns, and codependency. She also supports those coping with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Her tone is straightforward and encouraging for someone unsure where to start.
Clients describe sessions that prioritize honest conversation without judgment. Ariana aims to build trust so people can talk through painful patterns and make small, practical changes. She focuses on clear steps rather than technical language, so progress feels manageable.
Her approach blends methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with client-centered listening. This mix helps address unhelpful thoughts, strengthen emotional regulation, and clarify personal values. Motivational Interviewing is used when people are weighing change or recovery options.
With nine years of experience as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she draws on practical strategies to handle everyday stress and longer-term patterns. Ariana pays attention to cultural background and identity when it matters to the person sitting across from her.
She encourages people to take one step at a time when facing difficult feelings or behaviors. The work is collaborative: goals are set together and adjusted as needed. For those unsure about therapy, she offers straightforward guidance to help decide what to try first.
Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care
Ariana uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT often helps when someone feels stuck or uncertain about what matters to them. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns that feed anxiety, depression, or disordered eating. CBT focuses on clear steps and homework to practice between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques are used to build emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills, which can be useful for intense emotions and self-harm urges.Figuring out the best approach is part of the work together. She will discuss different methods and tailor them to the person’s goals, preferences, and what seems to help in early sessions. The plan can shift as needs change, and clients are invited to give feedback along the way.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes regular contact possible for people living outside the counselor’s local area. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT techniques to remote sessions so practical skill-building continues between appointments.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ariana commonly address?
She supports people with addictions, relationship and family issues, eating concerns, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include blended family issues, codependency, dissociation, process addictions, SAD, and self-harm.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are grounded and client-centered with an emphasis on practical tools. She encourages open talk without judgment and works collaboratively to set goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience supporting people with the concerns listed above.
What credentials and location are listed for her?
She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and how much do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to her availability.
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