Ariel Susman

Ariel Susman is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, and life changes. She works with clients who are dealing with depression, bipolar symptoms, addiction concerns, relationship and family challenges, grief, parenting strain, and anger. Ariel emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in her work.

She holds credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, and practices in New Jersey and New York. Ariel draws on four years of clinical experience to tailor conversations and treatment plans to each person's situation. She aims for clear goals and practical steps that fit daily life.

Sessions focus on understanding what leads to painful reactions and on building skills to manage them. Ariel helps people identify unhelpful patterns, strengthen coping skills, and work toward changes that matter to them. She pays attention to how relationships and family history can shape current struggles.

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She invites clients to set the pace and to try approaches that match their needs. Ariel encourages small, steady steps toward greater confidence and emotional balance.

Starting therapy is framed as a courageous choice. Ariel supports people through that first step and the work that follows, adjusting plans as progress is made and new needs emerge.

Approaches that guide online work and progress

Ariel uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear goals and skill building. One common approach is skill-based work that helps people learn practical tools to manage strong emotions, reduce anxiety, and handle anger more effectively. Another common element is trauma-informed care which helps people understand how past events affect current reactions and identifies safer ways to respond.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Ariel will talk with a client about their goals, preferences, and daily routines to decide which techniques to try first. She adjusts plans as progress is made and checks in regularly to see what is helping and what needs to change.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session formats offered before booking since this profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t needed. It also lets people connect from different locations, which can be helpful for international clients. Ariel will work with each person to match session timing and the therapeutic approach to their needs and goals.