Arielle Ballard , LPCC

Arielle Ballard is an Ohio-based licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. She also supports people dealing with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, eating issues, postpartum and pregnancy-related challenges, and women's issues. Arielle speaks English and draws on 13 years of experience in mental health care.

Arielle aims to create a calm space where clients can be heard without judgment. She listens first, then helps identify small changes that add up. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than jargon. The tone is down-to-earth and approachable.

Her background includes extensive work in assessment and treatment of mental health and substance use concerns. Arielle earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from The University of Toledo. She holds Ohio licensure as an LPCC.

In therapy she uses client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on each person's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps uncover unhelpful thinking patterns and build new skills. Motivational interviewing supports people who want to increase readiness for change.

People often come for help with parenting stress, blended family or adoption concerns, fertility and perinatal issues, workplace stress, social anxiety, or questions about life purpose. Sessions can include practical tools, coping strategies, and skills practice tailored to each person's goals.

Arielle offers a straightforward, collaborative approach that suits people looking for concrete changes and a supportive therapeutic relationship.

How Arielle's Approaches Work Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to each person. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects understanding, and helps shape goals that feel relevant and doable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change patterns that cause distress. These methods can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Arielle will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together a plan is made that blends listening with practical skill-building and gives regular chances to adjust the strategy based on progress.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and skills practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera feels like too much. Live chat and text messaging work for brief check-ins, homework support, or people who prefer written communication. These options make scheduling easier and help fit therapy into busy or changing lives.