*Ariana is a staff therapist at Sentient Psychotherapy, a brick and mortar private in Lower Manhattan. Working with Ariana: Struggling with feelings of loneliness and rejection is exhausting. No matter what you do, you never quite feel fully understood by the people in your life. Why is it so hard to connect? Constantly thinking and worrying about your romantic, social, or family life, you fear that you may not be enough just as you are. Communicating your needs and emotions is so challenging, especially since you aren’t always sure what it is you’re feeling. More than anything, you want to learn to put down your guard and truly let people into your life. Deep down, you know there's another way. I recognize how anxiety, insecurities, people-pleasing tendencies and fear of rejection can get in the way of living your most authentic life. In a collaborative and non-judgmental space, you will learn practical, helpful strategies proven to improve your self-understanding, communication, and boundary-setting; in other words, your relationships! Together we can unpack the many layers of who you are and develop skills to help you become more in-touch with your emotions and confident in yourself. Meeting once a week in person or virtually is a courageous commitment to your growth. I can't wait to get to know you!