About me

I am licensed in Virginia and have several years of professional work experience. I enjoy working with teens and understanding their perspectives and views on life, and collaborating with their parents and/or guardian. 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!


Specialties

  • Family conflicts
  • Parenting issues
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
  • Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Stress, Anxiety , Relationship issues , Grief , Anger management , Career difficulties , Avoidant Personality , Dependent Personality , Fertility Issues , Infidelity , Jealousy , Multicultural Concerns , Personality Disorders , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Years of Experience: 6

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

VA LPC 0701011187

NC LCMHC 18239


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Ariel Phelps. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Sep 16, 2023 after therapy with Ariel for 2 weeks

Ariel can be kind and real with you, and doesn't lie to you to make you feel better

Written on Aug 15, 2023 after therapy with Ariel for 7 months on issues concerning depression, intimacy-related issues, and bipolar disorder

Ariel listens and cares and has great direction.

Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Ariel for 5 months

Ariel has been great to work with and has built a trusted relationship with our daughter and with us.

Written on Feb 18, 2023 after therapy with Ariel for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

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.

Written on Feb 09, 2023 after therapy with Ariel for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion f

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.

Written on Jan 28, 2023 after therapy with Ariel for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

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.

Written on Dec 12, 2022 after therapy with Ariel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching

Ariel is wonderful. She keeps me on track and brings back the balance in the force (#jedipsy).

Written on Sep 10, 2022 after therapy with Ariel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Ariel is great at understanding my struggles and challenging me to improve my thoughts and habits.

Written on Sep 01, 2022 after therapy with Ariel for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

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!

Written on Aug 29, 2022 after therapy with Ariel for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

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.

Written on Aug 19, 2022 after therapy with Ariel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management

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.

Written on Jul 30, 2022 after therapy with Ariel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

I love Ariel! She is down to earth and easy to talk to and open up to. She challenges me and that is what I need.

Written on Jul 20, 2022 after therapy with Ariel for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related issues

She is fantastic!

Written on Jun 25, 2022 after therapy with Ariel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

Ariel is absolutely amazing!

Written on Jun 21, 2022 after therapy with Ariel for 1 month

Ariel was great with my teen and helped greatly. She talked on my teens level but not down to her at all. She was always quick messaging back and we couldn’t be happier.
Would recommend her to anyone.

Written on Jun 01, 2022 after therapy with Ariel for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues

She is knowledgeable and gives reasonable feedback and ways to cope.

Written on May 31, 2022 after therapy with Ariel for 1 month

We have only worked with Ariel for a few short weeks but she is amazing at what she does and has helped my daughter continue to work through her issues.

Written on May 28, 2022 after therapy with Ariel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Ms. Phelps is very understanding and supportive while also pushing me to understand uncomfortable things and work towards bettering my mental health. I really thought my thoughts were weird or confusing, but she completely understands them and tries to help me get to the root cause of them.

Written on May 23, 2022 after therapy with Ariel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Ariel, is very supportive of my needs and understands the stresses of the World!!!

Written on May 12, 2022 after therapy with Ariel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coaching

Ariel is extremely warm and supportive. She would be an excellent therapist, particularly for those who struggle with self-esteem issues.

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