Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 111966
- NPI
- 1497047062
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Ari supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Coping with changes
About Ari
Ari Carden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 20 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, and challenges tied to life changes. Ari writes plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use in daily life.
She starts by listening to each person's story and identifying strengths they already have. Sessions focus on clear goals and manageable steps. Expect conversations that connect feelings to everyday routines and tasks, and that look for concrete changes you can try between meetings.
Ari emphasizes collaborative problem solving rather than labels. She helps people sort through what is most urgent, what can be adjusted, and what needs more time. That can include simple behavioral changes, revising expectations, and strategies to reduce constant worry or low mood.
With two decades of experience, Ari draws on methods that are backed by research while keeping the work practical. She encourages small experiments so people can test what helps without overcommitting. The aim is to make daily life a bit easier and more manageable.
Her approach suits someone who wants straightforward guidance and a focus on tasks and coping skills. People who prefer clear, step-by-step planning and close attention to everyday pressures often find her style useful.
BHow sessions work
Practical approaches and how online sessions work
Many of Ari's methods come from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize active steps and measurable change. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns in thoughts and behaviors and testing small changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. This helps people notice which strategies actually make a difference in day-to-day life.Another approach uses brief behavioral experiments and planning to manage grief, transitions, and stress. These exercises are concrete - changing routines, setting small goals, and tracking their effect - so progress can be seen in ordinary activities like sleep, work, or relationships.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to select approaches that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means adjusting pace and techniques based on what helps most in real life.
Confirm session options before booking because the profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Discuss practical scheduling and format preferences when you complete the initial questionnaire so sessions match your daily routine.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Ari works with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, and coping with life changes. These are the primary concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on clear goals and steps. The approach emphasizes identifying strengths and trying manageable changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience. That experience informs a practical, problem-solving approach to common life stresses.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California. That is the credential and state listed in her profile.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. No other languages are listed in the profile.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time. Her practice is based in California.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the service terms tied to location.
How do I begin working with Ari?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the process outlined in her profile.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers