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Ariana Guevara

Ariana Guevara

LMHC

Florida

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Compassionate support for family and addiction concerns

Profile at a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH17141
NPI
1467968354
Experience
9 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

  • Family-focused care
  • Addiction support
  • Practical skills

About Ariana

Ariana Guevara is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing addictions, relationship strain, family conflict, eating concerns, and mood challenges. She writes plainly and listens closely to understand what feels most urgent for each person. Her style is steady and nonjudgmental, aimed at making it easier to talk about hard things and take small steps forward.

Clients meet a therapist who focuses on practical ways to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the fallout from trauma and abuse. Ariana also addresses self-esteem struggles, seasonal affective disorder, and patterns such as codependency or process addictions like gambling or problematic pornography use. She notes blended family issues and multicultural concerns as recurring themes in her work.

Her approach blends several methods so sessions can match what a client needs that week. Techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy are used alongside client-centered conversation and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when helpful. Motivational Interviewing is brought in to support change around addictive behaviors.

After meeting someone, she helps set simple, realistic goals and checks progress regularly. The emphasis is on small, doable changes and developing skills to cope with life transitions. Ariana’s Florida LMHC credential is noted up front, and she draws on nine years of clinical experience to guide the work.

Parents and caregivers reading about family concerns will find an emphasis on communication and workable strategies for everyday family life. The first step is a short matching process to connect with her and schedule sessions.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Ariana often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when helping people manage anxiety, depression, and unhelpful behavior patterns. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when uncomfortable feelings appear. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical tools to change patterns that cause distress.

She approaches the work collaboratively, so figuring out which approach to use is part of the process. The therapist and client review goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan together if something is not working well or if priorities change.

Online therapy can help fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing more flexible scheduling. Since session formats are not specified here, confirm the current options before booking so you know what is offered. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to keep appointments, squeeze in a shorter check-in, or choose a meeting type that suits a given day. Licensed professionals can deliver ACT and CBT techniques effectively in remote sessions, focusing on skills practice, goal setting, and problem-solving that transfer to everyday routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCodependencyDissociationMulticultural concernsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harm

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She supports people facing addictions, relationship and family conflict, eating issues, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and self-harm concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and nonjudgmental with a focus on listening, practical skill building, and setting small goals that fit everyday life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including process addictions, trauma, and family issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an LMHC credential and is licensed in Florida.

Which languages are sessions offered in and can she work with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

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

Before you get in touch

  • Jot down what is happening at home and what you would most like to be different.
  • Think about when you could talk for an hour without being interrupted.
  • Therapists listed here work with individuals on family and parenting concerns, so the sessions are about you and how you handle things.
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