Ara is a trauma-focused psychotherapist with over two decades of experience working with the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model. She is deeply passionate about IFS for its transformative potential, helping clients process painful experiences so they are no longer overwhelmed by echoes of the past.
Ara earned her M.S. in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the Illinois Institute of Technology and holds a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Arts from Northeastern Illinois University. In addition to her work with IFS, she offers contemplative writing as a mindfulness-based practice for clients who are interested in exploring personal growth through reflective writing.
Ara is committed to supporting clients in the LGBTQ+ community, of which she is a member.
She sees clients exclusively via telehealth, with session times available as early as 4:00 a.m. and continuing through noon (Central Time), making therapy accessible to early risers and those with a nontraditional schedule.
Contact Ara at [email protected]