Arielle Griffin

LCSW, LICSW

Virginia

Collaborative, practical therapy for life transitions

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW, LICSW

License

LCSW, Florida / SW17230; LICSW, District of Columbia / LC50082655; LCSW, Virginia / 0904012338

NPI

1124642731

Experience

6 years

Languages

English

Location

Virginia

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational Interviewing informed
   • Practical coping skills
   • Warm, client-centered care

   About Arielle

   Arielle Griffin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who brings a warm, inviting approach to therapy. She practices in Virginia and meets people where they are. Her style is caring and practical, focused on helping clients find realistic ways to feel better and cope with life’s stresses.

   She uses Motivational Interviewing and Client-Centered Therapy to build a collaborative relationship. Those approaches help people set goals and explore what matters to them. Arielle also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to address patterns of thinking and emotional regulation.

   Her background includes work in outpatient medical settings, hospitals, pediatric outpatient offices, and higher-intensity programs such as Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs. That range gives her experience with grief, trauma, and complicated transitions. She has provided individual, group, and family therapy in those roles.

   Typical concerns she supports include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and communication problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on caregiver stress, adoption and foster care issues, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and workplace or career difficulties.

   Arielle emphasizes listening first, then building a plan with each person. Sessions are shaped around the client's needs and goals. Outside of work she enjoys reading, traveling, pilates, and practicing mindfulness.

2. How Arielle’s approaches translate to online therapy

   Arielle uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons and motivation for change. This approach focuses on open questions, reflective listening, and supporting a person’s own goals, which can work well in conversation-based online sessions.
   
   She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which puts the person's experience at the center and emphasizes empathy and collaboration. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice concrete skills to change behavior and mood.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs, then suggest which methods to try first. That collaborative planning means approaches can be adjusted as therapy progresses.
   
   The original biography does not list specific session formats for online work, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people use tools like worksheets and mindfulness exercises during a session, which can help translate skills into everyday life.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

   Also works with

   Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue

   Additional focus areas

   Adoption and foster careCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily problemsLife purposePregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   6+ years

   Listed in

   Florida, District of Columbia, Virginia

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns can Arielle help with?

   She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and communication problems, self-esteem, grief, and coping with life changes, among other issues.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   Her approach is inviting and caring, using Motivational Interviewing and client-centered methods to collaborate on goals while adding practical skills from CBT and DBT.

   What is her clinical background and experience?

   She has six years of post-graduate experience in outpatient medical care, hospitals, pediatric outpatient offices, and higher-intensity programs such as Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs.

   What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?

   She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Virginia.

   Does she offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?

   Sessions are offered in English, and she does not accept international clients at this time.

   What session formats are available?

   The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

   How are sessions priced?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use 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 according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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