Ariam Pena

My communication style

My communication style is calm, engaging, and personable. I want my clients to feel comfortable, to feel understood, and to know that they can talk to me about anything with confidence and trust. I pride myself on my ability to listen without judgment.

My journey to mental healthcare

I grew up in a multicultural family, and from a very early age, my parents taught me to help and serve our communities and those in need. I knew I wanted to be a counselor, and that became my goal. I love what I do and have a passion for helping those in need.

My goals for you

I want you to be part of your therapy process, setting goals that are personal and meaningful. We work together to define what you want to accomplish. This starts by building trust and getting comfortable with therapy. Over time, we set goals and track your progress.

Our first session

During our first session, we'll spend most of our time talking about how you've been feeling recently, what brought you to therapy, and I'll ask questions to better understand why you may be feeling that way. The first session is about building an initial connection and helping me understand where we should go from there.

I identify as...

• Female
• Hispanic or Latinx
• Christian