Ariel Birkholz · Resident in Counseling · Midlothian, VA
Teen & Anxiety Counseling with Ariel Birkholz
When worry feels overwhelming, emotions are difficult to manage, or relationships feel complicated, you deserve a place to feel heard and find practical ways forward.
Teens ages 13+, adults & couples · In-person Midlothian counseling & Virginia telehealth
Please select Ariel Birkholz as your preferred clinician on the appointment request.
How Ariel can help
Support for real-life challenges, at a pace that fits you.
You don’t have to know exactly what’s wrong or what to say before starting counseling. Ariel’s work centers on helping people understand their experiences, build confidence, and discover manageable next steps.
Teen Counseling & Emotional Well-Being
For teens ages 13 and older navigating worry, mood changes, peer relationships, pressure, self-esteem, or difficult transitions. Counseling offers a supportive space to talk, strengthen coping skills, and make sense of emotions.
Anxiety, Stress & Overthinking
When worry, daily stress, or feeling overwhelmed makes it hard to focus or enjoy life. Ariel helps clients understand patterns, practice coping strategies, and approach difficult moments with greater flexibility.
Relationships & Life Changes
For communication struggles, relationship stress, and uncertainty during important changes. Ariel works with individuals and couples to explore patterns, express needs, and build practical relationship skills.
Get to know Ariel
Therapy where your story matters.
Hi, I’m Ariel Birkholz. I enjoy walking alongside teens, adults, and couples as they work through challenges, understand themselves more fully, and discover what helps them move forward.
Starting counseling can be uncomfortable, especially when you’re already dealing with anxiety, relationship challenges, or a new chapter of life. My goal is to offer a welcoming, respectful environment where you can be yourself, ask questions, and work toward goals that matter to you.
My approach is collaborative and flexible. I draw on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered counseling, and integrative techniques. Depending on your needs, our work may involve talking through difficult experiences, identifying unhelpful thought patterns, mindfulness-based strategies, and practical coping exercises.
I value the experiences, cultures, and perspectives that shape each person’s story. Counseling should feel like something we do together—not a checklist or a one-size-fits-all plan.
Training & credentials
Ariel’s counseling background.
Ariel has completed graduate counseling education and provides clinical services as a Virginia Resident in Counseling under board-approved supervision.
Resident in Counseling
Virginia · Providing counseling under approved clinical supervision
Master of Arts
Counselor Education
Prepare-Enrich
Assessment Facilitator
Collaborative & Integrative
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered counseling, mindfulness-based strategies, and integrative techniques
Clinical supervision
Ariel is a Resident in Counseling, not an independently licensed LPC. Residents have completed their graduate counseling education and practice while completing the supervised experience required for independent licensure. Ariel is supervised by Joshua Freeman, LPC, NCC, ACS, a Virginia Board-approved LPC supervisor (Virginia LPC License #0701010297).
Questions about resident status or clinical supervision? Our administrative team can explain the process.
Insurance & fees
Clear options for getting started.
Counsel RVA accepts a variety of insurance plans and offers private-pay services. Ariel’s existing profile identifies selected Anthem/BCBS, Cigna/Evernorth, Aetna, and Sentara plans, including some EAP and Medicaid options. Participation can depend on the specific plan and resident-clinician billing rules.
Our team can help review coverage and anticipated out-of-pocket costs. When checking benefits, our legal practice name is Freeman Counseling Solutions PLLC (doing business as Counsel RVA).
Review standard private-pay fees and payment policies on the Rates & Insurance page.
Frequently asked questions about counseling with Ariel
Does Ariel work with teenagers?
Yes. Ariel’s current clinical profile includes teen counseling for ages 13 and older, including emotional stress, anxiety, peer relationships, and life changes. Please ask our team about current availability and fit.
Can Ariel help with anxiety and depression?
Yes. Anxiety and depression are listed among Ariel’s clinical areas. Her approach may include CBT-informed strategies, emotional processing, and practical coping skills tailored to your needs.
Does Ariel see couples?
Yes. Ariel’s existing profile identifies couples and relationship difficulties among the concerns she works with. Her current appointment availability and service fit can be confirmed during your request.
Is Ariel an independently licensed counselor?
Ariel is a Virginia Resident in Counseling who has completed graduate counseling education and practices under approved supervision while working toward independent licensure. Her clinical supervisor is Joshua Freeman, LPC, NCC, ACS (Virginia LPC #0701010297).
How do I request an appointment with Ariel?
Complete the session request form and select Ariel Birkholz as the preferred clinician, or call (804) 404-6553.
Take the next step
Find support that fits your life.
Whether you’re seeking counseling for yourself, your teen, or your relationship, you can begin by reaching out and asking about working with Ariel.
Please specify Ariel Birkholz as your preferred clinician on the form.