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Ariel Rock, LMHC

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Ariel

Ariel Rock is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She brings eight years of clinical experience that includes residential treatment, acute inpatient care, geriatric work, traumatic brain injury settings, and independent practice, and she adapts care to each person's circumstances and goals.

Her approach blends Internal Family Systems with practical, skills-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, alongside attachment-informed work and client-centered listening.

Ariel has supported clients dealing with depression, bipolar concerns, addiction, ADHD, eating and body image struggles, identity and LGBT issues, grief, parenting and family strains, and a wide range of personality and co-morbid challenges. She emphasizes respectful, compassionate collaboration and tailors treatment plans to individual strengths and needs.

Therapeutic work with Ariel may include developing coping skills, emotion regulation, grounding and mindfulness practices, and exploring relational patterns. Prospective clients should expect a conversational, empathetic stance aimed at empowerment and practical change while honoring each person’s pace and resource needs.

Using Integrative Approaches in Online Therapy



Ariel draws from Internal Family Systems to help clients notice and relate to different internal parts with curiosity and compassion; this approach can be useful for addressing trauma responses, inner conflict, and identity work. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values, build psychological flexibility, and take committed action toward meaningful life changes. Finally, attachment-informed techniques guide exploration of relationship patterns and how early attachments shape present-day emotions and reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ariel partners with clients to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adjusts the therapeutic plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varying schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, or mobility needs, and they allow therapists and clients to focus on skills, insight, and real-world application across different communication formats.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ariel address?
Ariel works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, eating and body image challenges, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related topics listed in her specialties.
What is Ariel's therapeutic style and approach?
She combines Internal Family Systems with evidence-based methods like CBT and ACT, and uses attachment-informed and client-centered techniques to tailor sessions to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does Ariel have?
She has eight years of professional experience across residential treatment, acute inpatient care, geriatric services, traumatic brain injury care, and independent practice.
What credentials and location information apply?
Ariel is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with the license NY LMHC 015504.
Does Ariel offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions available?
Clients can meet with Ariel through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is cost and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with Ariel?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English