Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
How Ariel works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC, LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York, New Jersey
- Years in practice
- 4
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Ariel
Ariel Susman is a licensed counselor working in New Jersey who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and other life challenges. She presents a calm, respectful approach and aims to meet people where they are. Ariel uses clear, practical conversation to help clients take steps they can use outside sessions.
With four years of experience as a mental health counselor, Ariel holds licenses as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
Background and approach
She has supported people dealing with trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar disorder, grief, and intimacy-related struggles. She also helps with sleep and eating concerns, parenting stress, career transitions, and coping with life changes. Ariel adapts her work to each person’s needs rather than applying one standard plan.
She focuses on building a straightforward plan with goals and next steps. Sessions often involve talking through recent problems, trying simple strategies, and checking what worked between meetings. Her practice addresses anxiety, low self-esteem, communication and relationship difficulties, and issues tied to family of origin.
She also works with people experiencing ADHD, compassion fatigue, isolation, and complicated responses to shame or guilt. Ariel aims to create a respectful atmosphere where people can be honest about what’s hard. People who prefer practical, goal-focused conversation tend to find her style useful.
Ariel accepts clients in New Jersey and sees people in English. She is available for remote formats and will help match the structure of sessions to each person’s needs.
What Ariel works with
Everything Ariel lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Ariel's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Ariel Uses Talk-Based Techniques Online
Ariel draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear problem solving and emotional regulation. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of thinking and acting; this can help with anxiety, depression, and anger by breaking cycles that keep problems active. Another useful technique centers on processing difficult events and reducing their hold on day-to-day life; this is often used when trauma or intense stress is involved and aims to help people feel less overwhelmed by past experiences.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ariel talks with each person about their goals, current struggles, and how they prefer to work. Together they try methods and adjust the plan based on what helps most, so the work fits the individual rather than the other way around.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversation when time allows. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, day-to-day coaching, or people who benefit from written reflection. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain regular contact between longer sessions.
Questions people ask about Ariel
What concerns does Ariel commonly address?
Ariel works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar symptoms, grief, and relationship or family-related difficulties. She also supports people with issues like sleep or eating problems, low self-esteem, and career changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses straightforward conversation to identify priorities, sets practical goals, and suggests small strategies to try between meetings. The focus is on steps that can make everyday life feel more manageable.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ariel has four years of professional experience working as a mental health counselor. That background includes supporting people through a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Which credentials and location are listed for Ariel?
She holds the credentials LPC and LMHC and is licensed in New Jersey. Her practice is based in New Jersey.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and needs.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Ariel?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.