- Client-centered
- CBT techniques
- Emotion skills
About Arielle
Arielle Ballard is an Ohio-based licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) who focuses on practical help for people feeling stuck by stress, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem struggles, or work-related strain. She aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through current problems and try realistic steps toward change.
She has 13 years of clinical experience that include assessment and treatment of mental health and substance use concerns. That background means she is familiar with common challenges like depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, and bipolar mood concerns. Arielle also supports issues tied to parenting, pregnancy and childbirth, postpartum depression, adoption and foster care, blended family matters, and workplace issues.
Arielle draws on client-centered principles that keep conversations focused on the person in front of her. She combines those with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and motivational interviewing are used when helpful to manage intense emotions and to build motivation for change.
Sessions tend to be practical and goal-minded, with Arielle and each client choosing small, doable steps between meetings. She works with people at different life stages, including young adults, and addresses topics like life purpose, money and financial stress, and social anxiety.
People interested in starting work with Arielle can expect straightforward guidance, an emphasis on what is useful now, and a steady focus on everyday coping and progress.
How Arielle's approaches work in online care
Arielle often uses client-centered therapy, which means sessions focus on the client's concerns and priorities while the therapist listens and reflects what matters most. This approach helps people feel understood and shapes sessions around their goals.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a hands-on method that helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, workplace stress, and problems with motivation or sleep.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals and lifestyle, adjusting the plan as needed. That might mean focusing on skills work one week and on problem-solving the next.
If you are considering online therapy, please confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, reduce time spent commuting, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people use remote sessions to practice coping skills in daily life and to keep therapy consistent during stressful periods.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Arielle help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and substance-related concerns, and many work-related struggles including career and workplace issues.
What is Arielle's counseling style?
Her style is client-centered and down-to-earth, focusing on listening, collaborative goal-setting, and practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 13 years of experience that include diagnostic assessment and treatment of mental health and substance use concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is an Ohio licensed professional clinical counselor - LPCC - practicing in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session with Arielle?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.