Philosophy of Care

Ariane “Ari” Karpf is a Resident in Counseling (RIC) with 25 years of experience in mental health, substance abuse, and dual diagnosis working with teens and adults in a variety of settings including outpatient, community based, rehabilitation programs, and hospitals.
Initially focused on education and research, she pivoted to provide community-based mental health services, education and street outreach to adults and children with moderate to severe mental illness and substance abuse issues in the home and community setting.  range from stress-related and adjustment problems to mood dysfunction (depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety), thought disorders (schizophrenia), and personality disorders.
Born and raised in Europe, Ari is genuinely curious about people, and appreciates individuality and cultural diversity. As part of the  LBGTQ community, she is sensitive to personal,  cultural and social pressures, and promotes tolerance, acceptance, and inclusion.
Ari received her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology and  Bachelor or the Arts (BA) in Foreign Languages,  with a minor in Sociology. She attained her Master of Science (MS) in Rehabilitation Counseling at  Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College
As a clinician she  strives to provide a strength based, person-centered, solution-focused and collaborative approach to therapy, tailored to the individual’s needs and goals using a variety of therapeutic tools including EMDR. Her hope is always to provide the support, experience, expertise, and creativity in a safe and relaxed space.

 Education

Master of Science in Rehabilitation/Counseling (Virginia Commonwealth University/Medical College of Virginia, 1999)

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology and Bachelor of the Arts (BA) In Foreign Languages and a minor in Sociology (Virginia Commonwealth University, 1994)