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Ariele Phillips

Therapist

Ariele Phillips

LPC-MHSP

Tennessee · 3+ years of experience

Calm, practical support for everyday challenges

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Step 1

  • Short practical steps
  • Nonjudgmental listening
  • English sessions

About Ariele

Ariele Phillips is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) practicing in Tennessee. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger, depression, and major life changes. Her work is aimed at helping individuals take practical steps toward feeling steadier and more capable.

She builds sessions around an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can say what they really think and feel. Conversations focus on immediate concerns and on small, practical changes that make daily life easier. The tone is supportive and direct, with a focus on what clients want to change now.

Over three years of professional experience inform her approach to common problems like panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, isolation, and struggles with self-image. She also gives attention to attachment questions, communication problems, and issues that come up during divorce or separation. Intellectual disability is listed among areas of focus she addresses in clinical work.

Sessions aim to help people build better routines, manage strong emotions, and improve how they relate to others. Ariele encourages active participation and realistic goal setting so progress feels manageable. She emphasizes steps people can take between appointments to keep momentum going.

Therapy is offered through the processes outlined on the platform. Prospective clients in Tennessee who prefer English can complete the site’s matching questionnaire to begin the scheduling process.

Step 2

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Tennessee

Languages

English

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How evidence-based approaches can help online

Ariele uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize clear steps and measurable progress. One common approach she uses focuses on teaching practical skills for managing anxiety and panic, like breathing strategies, structured worry time, and behavior experiments to test fearful thoughts. These techniques aim to reduce immediate distress and build confidence in handling triggers.

Another common strand of her work addresses depression and low motivation by encouraging small, achievable activities and gradual routine changes. This approach helps rebuild energy and enjoyment through doable, short tasks rather than large overwhelming goals.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about current struggles, goals, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will decide which techniques to try and adjust them as progress is made.

Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try different ways of meeting with a licensed professional and see what feels most effective for them.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ariele address?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional topics include panic, OCD symptoms, self-harm thoughts, and body image.

What is her overall therapy style?

Her approach is straightforward and supportive. Sessions create space to speak openly and work on practical steps between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working with a range of mood and anxiety concerns. That experience informs a practical focus in sessions.

What credentials and region apply to her practice?

She holds the LPC-MHSP credential and practices in Tennessee. Credential details are shown exactly as LPC-MHSP.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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