Ariana Sharma

Ariana Sharma is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHC-A) in North Carolina. She holds a Masters of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University and is also a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC).

Ariana has experience treating anxiety and depression, as well as helping clients who are grieving or going through stressful life transitions. She is passionate about helping others heal from traumatic experiences. Ariana enjoys working with adults, adolescents, and LGBTQ+ individuals.

She uses an integrative theoretical approach, incorporating techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and psychodynamic psychotherapy. To Ariana, this means that she works with her clients to understand what works best for them. For example, she can offer a structured approach with skills to work on between sessions, or can focus on the conversations in session to explore emotions and past experiences. Growing up in a blended cultural family, Ariana strives to understand her clients’ unique cultural perspectives. Her clients describe her as warm, non-judgmental, and supportive.

Outside of work Ariana enjoys reading, knitting, and spending time with friends and family.