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Ariana Esposito

Hi, I’m Ariana - a Licensed Associate Counselor and therapist-in-training with a master’s and Ed.S. degree from Seton Hall University. I specialize in support for Gen Z, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and emerging adults facing challenges like anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and identity questions.

My sessions are structured yet conversational - I emphasize authenticity, humor, and empathy, blending evidence-based tools with space for emotional expression and reflection. Therapy with me is a collaborative and nonjudgmental space. I meet you where you are, whether you're in crisis, feeling stuck, or simply curious about exploring yourself. I create a space where you feel free to explore difficult emotions, gain new tools, and deepen your self-awareness. We will explore your history, current concerns, and goals for therapy, with regular check-ins to make sure therapy feels right for you.

In addition to my clinical work, I’ve presented on mental health and identity, and I’m passionate about making therapy more accessible and human-centered. If you're looking for someone who gets the modern mental health landscape and can meet you with empathy and insight - I’d love to support your journey.

Ariana Esposito

Identifies As:
she/her
,
White
Age:
Early/Mid 20s
Can Accept Clients in States:
New Jersey
About Me

Hi, I’m Ariana - a Licensed Associate Counselor and therapist-in-training with a master’s and Ed.S. degree from Seton Hall University. I specialize in support for Gen Z, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and emerging adults facing challenges like anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and identity questions.

My sessions are structured yet conversational - I emphasize authenticity, humor, and empathy, blending evidence-based tools with space for emotional expression and reflection. Therapy with me is a collaborative and nonjudgmental space. I meet you where you are, whether you're in crisis, feeling stuck, or simply curious about exploring yourself. I create a space where you feel free to explore difficult emotions, gain new tools, and deepen your self-awareness. We will explore your history, current concerns, and goals for therapy, with regular check-ins to make sure therapy feels right for you.

In addition to my clinical work, I’ve presented on mental health and identity, and I’m passionate about making therapy more accessible and human-centered. If you're looking for someone who gets the modern mental health landscape and can meet you with empathy and insight - I’d love to support your journey.

Skills and Experience
My Specialties:
Adjustment Disorder
Anxiety
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Body image
Building confidence
Career/academic stress
Eating disorders
Family life
LGBTQ+ identiy
Life transitions
OCD
Panic attacks
Relationship challenges
Trauma
Substance use
Stress and burnout
ADHD
Phobias
Autism
How I Work:
CBT
DBT
Psychodynamic
Person-centered
Action-oriented (ACT)
Family-systems
Mindfulness-based
Narrative
Existential
Present-moment focus (Gestalt)
Trauma-informed
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural lens
Reality therapy
Healing inner parts (IFS)
Somatic work / Nervous system healing
LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy
I've Worked With Religions:
Agnosticism, Roman Catholics, Atheism, Christianity, Judaism, Spiritualism, Unitarian Universalism, Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism
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