Ariel Swanson

My communication style

My sessions should feel warm and inviting. At every session I will ask you, 'what's going on?' I'm able to sit back and let you talk through your stressors with guided prompts or I can be more directive and challenging. This is something I like to focus on in our first session so I can get a good feel of what you're looking for in therapy.

My journey to mental healthcare

I am so happy that you're here and that's why I am here too. Every day is a new adventure and I love to collaborate to work towards a common goal. I'm passionate, patient and driven to help empower my clients to provoke change in themselves and their circumstance - as they've determined is necessary.

My goals for you

You might be starting therapy with a laundry list of goals. Let's slow down and pick 1-2 at a time to really hone in on your needs, wants and desires. We will build goal setting into our first session but can continue to elaborate as needed. Once we complete the initial goals, we can move on to the next.

Our first session

Our first session will be an assessment/get to know you session. I want to explore what has prompted you to therapy - tell me as much or as little as you deem necessary. I want you to trust me, so I strive to make this session feel less intimidating that it might seem.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Christian