Ariel Birkholz

Therapist | Graduate Intern in Counseling

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Hi there! I’m Ariel, and I’m excited to be a Counseling Intern here at Counsel RVA as I work towards becoming a licensed LPC. I have a passion for supporting clients from all walks of life and addressing a wide range of challenges.

I love working with teens, adults and couples who are navigating everything from life adjustments and anxiety to relationship issues and more. My goal is to help each person I work with find healing and growth in their own unique journey.

I believe in a collaborative approach, focusing on what you want and need during our time together. I mainly use cognitive behavioral and person-centered methods, but I’m always open to integrating other techniques that resonate with you. My sessions combine talk therapy with hands-on activities tailored to your individual needs.

I understand that everyone has their own story, shaped by unique beliefs and experiences. I come to every session with an open heart and a genuine desire to learn and grow alongside you. I’m here to support you through whatever challenges you may be facing, and I can’t wait to start this journey together!

Clinical Focus

Techniques I Use Include

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Strength-Based Therapy

Licenses / Certifications

  • Supervised by Joshua Freeman (License #0701010297)

Professional Education

  • Masters in Counselor Education

I Accept The Following Insurance Plans:

  • Anthem BCBS Commercial Plans
  • United Healthcare
  • United Health Care Medicare Plans
  • Optum
  • Optum Medicare Plans
  • Cigna & Cigna EAP
  • Evernorth & Evernorth EAP
  • Aetna
  • Private Pay clients

We are unable to accept many medicare and medicaid plans. We are also currently unable to accept new Anthem FEP clients.

Our private-pay fees can be seen on our rates page.

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Licensed Counselors (LPCs, LMFTs, and LCSWs) are those who have received a vote of confidence from their state licensing board who have deemed them competent to practice Professional Counseling in their state.

A Resident in Counseling is a therapist who is currently under the supervision of a Virginia board approved LPC supervisor as they work towards the hours required for full-license status. They have completed all educational and degree requirements.

A Graduate Counselor Intern is a therapist who is currently working towards hours required for their master's degree graduation requirements under the supervision of a licensed Counselor.