ariel spindell, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About ariel spindell

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Alcoholism

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Work-Related Counseling

Anger Management

Behavioral Therapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Families

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Trauma Focused

Motivational Interviewing

Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Jewish

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know ariel spindell

Hi there, I'm ariel! I’m a Licensed Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience helping adults work through anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD-related challenges, substance use, and relationship difficulties. My focus I work best with adults who are ready to make meaningful changes but feel stuck in patterns that are hard to shift on their own. Many of my clients are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD-related challenges, or emotional regulation difficulties that impact their daily life, relationships, and sense of direction. My approach My approach is practical, direct, and results-oriented while still being supportive and collaborative. Clients often come to me when they don’t just want insight—they want clarity, direction, and tools they can actually use. My communication style In our first session, we’ll focus on understanding what’s bringing you in whether that’s anxiety, depression, ADHD symptoms, trauma, substance use, relationship stress, or feeling generally stuck. We’ll clarify your goals and identify what you want to be different in your life. From there, we’ll begin building a clear, realistic plan that fits you My journey to mental healthcare My journey to becoming a provider grew from a strong interest in human behavior and helping others navigate challenges. Through clinical training and experience using approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, I developed skills to support meaningful, lasting change. My goals for you Clients reach goals through clear, collaborative planning, skill-building, and consistent practice. Using approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, they build insight, change patterns, and apply strategies in daily life, leading to sustainable growth and independence.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Hoarding Disorder

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Gambling Addiction

Hoarding Disorder

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. East

Education and training

Dominican University of California, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1437331469

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What practice does ariel spindell work with?

ariel spindell works with Rula Health - L.A. East.

What are common reasons for patients to see ariel spindell?

ariel spindell frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for ariel spindell on their profile.