Ariel Almarakeshy
She/Her
Licensed Therapist, MSW, LCSW
About
I approach OCD therapy with patience, understanding, collaboration, and a non-judgmental framework. That treatment is not always linear — it will likely include some experiences that are distressing before they get better — but the goal is to experience pain without suffering. Growing up, I had first-hand experience with therapy, so I do everything I can to create a safe space. It's a privilege to work with those with OCD as they begin to see their strengths. My other focus areas include trauma and PTSD, addiction, borderline personality disorder, and criminal history.
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About
I approach OCD therapy with patience, understanding, collaboration, and a non-judgmental framework. That treatment is not always linear — it will likely include some experiences that are distressing before they get better — but the goal is to experience pain without suffering. Growing up, I had first-hand experience with therapy, so I do everything I can to create a safe space. It's a privilege to work with those with OCD as they begin to see their strengths. My other focus areas include trauma and PTSD, addiction, borderline personality disorder, and criminal history.
INSURANCE ACCEPTED
Takes Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Forest County Potawatomi, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser - Northern California Region, Kaiser - Southern California Region, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Positive Healthcare, United Healthcare, Western Health Advantage
LOCATION
Accepting members in California
EDUCATION
- MSW, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2019)
- NOCD Academy, OCD Training Program
CULTURAL COMPETENCIES
Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Agnosticism
OTHER AREAS OF EXPERTISE
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
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