Ariana Gioia

Ariana Gioia specializes in complex trauma, women's issues, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, and adjustment difficulties. Many clients approach her seeking guidance for unresolved trauma and grief, which often hinder their functioning and affect their relationships, leading to feelings of anxiety, depression, shame, or codependency. Ariana is dedicated to facilitating healing from past experiences, assisting clients in rebuilding their self-worth, and discovering happiness and meaning in their lives. She has a strong commitment to working with survivors of suicide and individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one to drug overdose. Passionate about assisting clients through the transitions and challenges of parenthood, she employs various techniques such as EMDR, CBT, EFT, and Attachment Theory. Ariana helps clients cultivate awareness and understanding regarding the influence of their beliefs about themselves and others, as well as their personal and interpersonal behavioral patterns. Through insight, deeper connection, and a nurturing presence, clients are empowered to heal from past wounds and implement meaningful changes in their lives. She believes that effective healing occurs when individuals feel safe, seen, heard, and understood, striving to create this environment in every session. Clients describe Ariana as warm, approachable, non-judgmental, validating, and empathetic, fostering an atmosphere where they can set the pace and direction of their sessions, and respect their role as experts in their own lives and needs.