Therapy in Los Angeles for Children of Immigrants, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ Adults.
Ariadna Armenta (she/her), LCSW #102477
ADULT THERAPIST
DBT, EMDR, Trauma and Somatic Therapy from an Anti-Oppressive Lens.
Starting therapy is a powerful act of self-care and a hopeful step toward a more meaningful future. When we work to understand and heal ourselves, we also create the foundation for healthier relationships and stronger communities.
As a first generation queer, femme, Mexican-American, child of immigrants, I draw strength from the richness of my intersecting identities. My primary goal as a therapist is to provide a space where we can safely and bravely explore all of the things that make you who you are. I see myself as a guide helping you map your inner landscape, allowing you to gain deeper insight into your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
I have worked extensively with adults from all walks of life to navigate trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, altered states, relationship issues, and life transitions. To support this work, I draw from a range of evidence-based approaches balancing structure, self-reflection, and somatic healing. My primary approach integrates Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), centering mindfulness and concrete skills to challenge the patterns that keep you from living in alignment with your values. I also utilize Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed strategies to facilitate emotional processing and help your nervous system feel less stuck. Additionally, I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy.
I view my practice as an act of hope and liberation, with a deep emphasis on how systemic oppression impacts mental health and our capacity to heal. I am sex, kink, and ethical non-monogamy positive, and I am committed to serving traditionally underserved communities, including QTBIPOC, immigrants, children of immigrants, and neurodivergent adults.
Outside of my personal therapeutic work, other ways I heal are spending time with loved ones, getting lost in a good book, laughing until my stomach hurts, attending live music events, and intentionally moving my body through yoga or long walks. These practices help keep me grounded, joyful, and present.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Individual Therapy Fee: $195 / 50-minute session
Trained in:
Prolonged Exposure therapy