- Guilt and shame focus
- Addictions support
- Short practical steps
About Ariana
Ariana Vigo-Gilormini is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with eight years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, and depression. She also focuses on feelings of guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, mood disorders, and social anxiety and phobia.
Ariana uses practical conversations to identify what feels most urgent. She helps people name the thoughts and behaviors that keep them stuck. Sessions focus on small, manageable steps and on noticing what changes when people try something different.
Her approach is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She aims to make therapy understandable rather than technical. Expect clear explanations of tools you can try between sessions.
Ariana pays attention to how guilt and shame show up in daily life. She helps people explore how these feelings affect relationships, decisions, and self-image. Work often includes shifting unhelpful self-talk and building more balanced perspectives.
She draws on her years of practice in clinical settings around New York to offer straightforward support. People who come for help with anxiety, mood changes, or addictive behaviors can expect a focused, step-by-step process. To begin, clients complete a brief questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Ariana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and observable changes. One common approach she uses helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns; it teaches specific ways to notice automatic thoughts and test whether they match reality, which is useful for anxiety and guilt. Another approach emphasizes behavioral changes - trying small actions to shift mood and reduce avoidance, which can help with depression and social anxiety.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with clients to figure out which methods fit best given their goals, concerns, and day-to-day life. Sessions often begin with practical goal-setting and then adjust based on what helps most.
The original biography does not list which online formats she uses, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find video sessions useful for face-to-face conversation, while audio work can be better when bandwidth is limited or a shorter session is needed. Licensed professionals can adapt tools and exercises to work over distance and aim to keep sessions focused and actionable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, and depression. Additional focus areas include guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, mood disorders, and social anxiety and phobia.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and plain language. Sessions focus on practical tools and small behavior changes you can try between meetings.
How long has she been working in this field?
She has eight years of professional experience working with people facing mental health challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and she practices in New York.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.