Hi, I’m Ari.

I’m the owner and therapist behind Wild Ground Counseling Co., and I’m so glad you’re here.

Wild Ground is rooted in the parts of life shaped by long periods of survival, the places that can feel overgrown, neglected, or out of balance. Therapy here isn’t about being fixed or told who to be. It’s about slowing down, building clarity, and creating meaningful change over time. My approach is human-centered, relational, and grounded. I aim to create a space where you can exhale, swear if you need to, laugh when it fits, and be gently challenged when it matters.

Above all, I want therapy to feel real, supportive, and steady. My hope is that clients leave sessions feeling more empowered, more capable, and a little more like themselves than when they arrived.

I’m a Washington State associate therapist currently holding an LSWAIC, and I practice under the supervision of [Supervisor Name, Credentials]. Clinical supervision is a standard and supportive part of ethical practice, and it helps ensure that the care I provide is thoughtful, grounded, and high quality. Practicing under supervision also allows Wild Ground Counseling Co. to work with insurance, making therapy more accessible to those who need it.

While cases may be discussed in supervision to support ethical and effective care, all therapy sessions are private and take place solely between you and me. Your confidentiality is always respected in accordance with HIPAA standards.

Below is a list of areas I support. To inquire about working together or to schedule an intake, please visit the Scheduling page.

Areas of Specialty + Interest

  • Trauma & Secondary Trauma
    Experiences that linger in the body long after the moment has passed

  • Long-Term Stress & Burnout
    When your nervous system has been running on empty for too long

  • Emotional Regulation After Prolonged Stress
    Learning how to feel steady again after survival mode

  • Depression
    When things feel heavy, numb, or hard to care about—and you’re not sure why

  • Compassion Fatigue
    Caring deeply without losing yourself in the process

  • Self-Neglect & Over-Functioning
    When everyone else’s needs have come before your own

  • Life Transitions & Identity Shifts
    After burnout, career changes, or becoming someone new

  • Healthcare & First Responder Burnout
    Support for those who carry the weight of others every day

  • Anxiety Rooted in Responsibility & Chronic Stress
    When your worry makes sense—but it’s exhausting

  • Perinatal, Postpartum & Motherhood Support
    The emotional realities of pregnancy, postpartum, and mothering

  • Becoming a Parent While Managing Your Own Mental Health
    Holding space for yourself while caring for someone else