Relationship-Focused Psychotherapy · Virtual

Healing happens in connection.

Compassionate, collaborative therapy to help you feel more grounded, secure, and at home in yourself and your relationships.

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15+ years experience · Trauma, CBT & DBT · LCSW

Ariella Azaraf, LCSW

About

Warm, real, and on your side.

I'm Ariella Azaraf, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience helping people navigate anxiety, trauma, grief, and the patterns that keep them stuck.

My work is relationship-focused — because so much of how we feel is shaped by our connections: with partners, with family, and most importantly, with ourselves. Therapy with me is a genuine, collaborative space where you can feel seen without judgment and build the tools to move forward.

Sessions are fully virtual, so we can work together wherever you feel most comfortable.

15+
Years of clinical experience
100%
Virtual & flexible sessions
Free
15-minute first consult

My Approach

Relationship-focused therapy that meets you where you are.

I draw on evidence-based methods — including CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care — and adapt them to you. No scripts, no one-size-fits-all. Just a thoughtful, human process built around your goals.

Specialties

What we can work on together.

Dating

Navigate dating with more clarity and confidence — understand what you want, set boundaries, and date from a grounded place.

Breakups & heartbreak

Move through the grief of an ending and rebuild a sense of self that isn't defined by the loss.

Your relationship with you

Quiet the inner critic, grow self-worth, and learn to treat yourself with the compassion you offer others.

Family dynamics

Set healthier boundaries and untangle the roles and expectations that shape family relationships.

Attachment patterns

Understand the patterns you repeat in relationships and learn to build more secure connection.

Anxiety & overwhelm

Build practical tools to calm a racing mind and respond to stress with more steadiness.

Trauma & grief

Process painful experiences at your pace, in a safe and steady therapeutic relationship.

Boundaries

Learn to set and hold healthy boundaries — at work, in dating, and within your closest relationships.

Life transitions

Find your footing through big changes — new chapters, identity shifts, and the uncertainty in between.

FAQ

Good things to know.

How do we get started?
We begin with a free 15-minute consultation — a relaxed call to see if we're a good fit. If it feels right, we'll schedule your first full session and go from there.
How long does therapy take?
It depends on your goals. Some people come for focused, shorter-term support around a specific challenge; others stay longer for deeper work. We'll check in regularly so the pace always feels right for you.
What methods do you use?
I integrate evidence-based approaches — primarily CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care — tailored to you rather than applied from a script.
Do you take insurance?
I'm an out-of-network provider. I'm happy to provide a superbill you can submit to your insurance for possible reimbursement. We can talk through the details on your consult.
Are sessions in person or virtual?
All sessions are virtual, giving you the flexibility to meet from wherever you feel most comfortable.

Ready when you are.

Taking the first step is often the hardest part. Let's start with a free, no-pressure conversation.

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Or reach out directly: ariellazaraflcsw@gmail.com · (847) 529‑2752