Ariel Bahner, LCSW

About

Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Los Angeles, CA. Works with Depression, Anxiety and Parenting. Sees clients in person and online. Works out of network for insurance. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Parenting
• Bisexual
• Grief
• Lesbian
• Peer Relationships
• Relationship Issues
• Self Esteem
• Trauma and PTSD

Types of therapy

• Attachment-basedLooks at early bonds with caregivers and how they shape relationships and emotions now, and works toward a greater sense of safety and connection.
• EMDREye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. A structured trauma therapy in which a person recalls distressing memories while following side-to-side eye movements or taps.
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)Sees the mind as made of different 'parts', and helps people understand and care for them from a calm, compassionate core 'Self'.
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Combines mindfulness practice, paying attention to the present moment without judgment, with ideas from cognitive therapy.
• NarrativeHelps people separate themselves from their problems and retell the stories they hold about their lives in ways that feel truer and more helpful.
• Play TherapyUses play, toys and games to help children express feelings and work through problems in a way that suits their age.
• PsychodynamicExplores how past experiences, relationships and feelings outside awareness shape how a person thinks and acts today.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Depression, Anxiety, Parenting, ADHD, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Bisexual, Body Image, Cancer, Child, Developmental Disorders, Grief, Lesbian, LGBTQ+, Maternal Mental Health, Mood Disorders, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Spirituality, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma and PTSD

Insurance

Out of Network

Fees

Individual sessions $200; sliding scale available

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Paypal

Ages

Toddler, Children (6 to 10), Adults

Works with

Individuals, Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied, Gay Allied, Lesbian Allied, Non-Binary Allied, Queer Allied, Racial Justice Allied, Single Parent, Transgender Allied

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

California State University, Northridge

Years in practice

15

Education & qualifications