Ariel Phelps
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Not taking new clients here Counselor of color
North Carolina therapists accepting new clients
Dr. Thomas DavisPsychologist · 46 years experienceParenting issues · Family conflicts · GriefWork with Thomas
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About Ariel
I am licensed in Virginia and have several years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with family conflicts, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
What Ariel helps with
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
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- Avoidant personality
- Dependent personality
- Fertility issues
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Multicultural concerns
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Young adult issues
How Ariel works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
What clients say
- “Ariel is a phenomenal therapist. She’s helped me recognize and work on several issues that were creating problems for me and my relationships. She is warm, friendly, and professional. She is truly a safe space where you can speak your mind and work through things in non judgmental atmosphere. I feel less anxious, calmer and more confident in my ability to handle things going on in my life. I highly recommmend her!”
- “My daughter trusts her therapist and feels comfortable sharing”
- “Ariel can be kind and real with you, and doesn't lie to you to make you feel better”
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- “Ariel listens and cares and has great direction.”
- “Ariel has been great to work with and has built a trusted relationship with our daughter and with us.”
- “Thank you, Ariel, for all your guidance and patience over these last few months. You gave me valuable, practical tools that I can hold on to forever. I loved when you got excited when I told you I implemented a strategy I learned during counseling. You helped me realized that I am human and I am not alone in my journey. You challenged me and helped me realize things about myself I never considered. I pray that God continues to bless your ministry.”
- “Ariel is phenomenal, my life is significantly better. I’m able to identify obstacles better, I’m able to work my way through problems, I hold myself accountable for what I can control in life, and I also am able to let go of things when I can’t. She’s changed my life and I am grateful.”
- “I worked with Ariel during the summer of 2022 when I was dealing with depression after some significant life changes. This was my first experience with therapy. Ariel was very professional, always listened, and I never had any doubt that she had my best interests in mind as a patient. I would recommend her practice to others seeking help.”
- “Ariel is very insightful and more helpful than any in person therapist I’ve ever had. I got lucky.”
- “Ariel is wonderful. She keeps me on track and brings back the balance in the force (#jedipsy).”
- “Ariel is great! She provides a great path through self discovery, is transparent, challenges your thought process, and communicates effectively & professionally. She is really helping me get through some tough times and you can tell she cares.”
- “Ariel is great at understanding my struggles and challenging me to improve my thoughts and habits.”
- “Ariel turned our relationship around and taught us how to openly communicate but know when we need to take a breather and reevaluate. She’s been a savior for our relationship and happiness!”
- “Ariel gets right to the heart if the matter and gives me activities to help when needed. She's very kind, thoughtful and shows personal concern.”
- “I really really appreciate Ariel. She challenges me when I need it, and she helps me see things from different angles constantly. I also feel very comfortable telling her things that I haven’t been comfortable telling other therapists before. She’s fantastic.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.