Ari Carden, LCSW

Licensed in California · 20 years in practice

Ari Carden greets people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, depression, or major life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 111966 · expires November 2026
NPI: 1497047062 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Ari

Ari Carden greets people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, depression, or major life changes. She acknowledges how hard it is to reach out and values the courage it takes to begin. Ari works to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through what feels most urgent to them.

Ari is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in California with 20 years of professional experience.

Background and approach

She centers the person's own knowledge of their life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon-filled explanations. Her approach is collaborative.

She listens first, helps organize what matters most, and then offers straightforward strategies to manage symptoms and move forward. Conversations often include small, doable actions to try between sessions. Ari supports people working through grief and loss by helping them find ways to remember and adjust.

For stress and anxiety she emphasizes skills to reduce immediate overwhelm and improve daily routines. For depression and life transitions she helps people identify small changes that can restore energy and meaning. People meet with Ari to sort out feelings, make decisions, and find manageable ways to cope.

She aims to make therapy feel like a helpful conversation that leads to clearer choices and steadier days.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Ari lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Ari uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and problem solving. One common approach she uses helps people learn short-term coping skills to reduce anxiety and manage stress, such as breathing practices, grounding techniques, and step-by-step plans for overwhelming moments. These methods are useful when symptoms interfere with daily life and quick tools are needed.

She also applies approaches aimed at working through grief and depression by helping people reorganize routines, reconnect with meaningful activities, and take small steps toward rebuilding energy. This work often involves setting gentle goals and reviewing what has helped in the past. Both approaches are straightforward and emphasize actions that can be practiced between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Ari collaborates with each person to decide which techniques match their needs, goals, and preferences. She will listen, try different options, and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging work well for short check-ins, brief skill reviews, or for people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day and to stay connected from different locations.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Ari commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and coping with life changes.

What is Ari's style of therapy?

Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on listening, organizing priorities, and suggesting doable strategies people can try between sessions.

How long has Ari worked in the field?

She has 20 years of professional experience supporting people through emotional and life challenges.

What credentials and location does Ari hold?

Ari is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in California.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with Ari?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are used for sessions?

Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

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