Ariel Namowicz

MSW, LCSW
Accepting Clients

My name is Ariel and I am the president and primary psychotherapist at Whitestar Wellness, S.C.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Elm Grove, WI

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

So many of us feel like we are stuck in certain ways- whether it be stuck in our patterns of behaviors, our overwhelming emotions, our reactions, our interpersonal relationships, or any other way we may be feeling stuck. I want to work with people who feel like they are stuck and aren’t sure where to go next. I am an integrative, individualist therapist who chooses to see therapy as a process of connecting and opening up the gates towards living a more authentic life.

My Background and Approach

In therapy, I pull from a mixture of different therapy modalities- with a focus on Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, attachment theory and Mindfulness. I take a holistic approach in empowering the client to strive towards self-evolution and change. My goal in therapy is to help the client show up more authentically in their lives. Bottom Line: I know that if I am not real in my sessions that I can’t expect you to be either. I aim to show up authentically for all of my clients so that they can feel comfortable showing up authentically themselves. Therapy is a collaboration and I hope to create an open yet challenging environment that best fosters growth and self-evolution.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I started Whitestar Wellness, S.C. because in my 10 years as being a social worker I noticed that there was something lacking from a lot of traditional mental health care- the focus on connection and authenticity over labels. While diagnoses and therapy modalities certainly serve their purposes, I have always been passionate about making sure whoever I am in the room with feels like they are treated as an equal and a unique individual.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) Trauma Therapy
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • United Healthcare
  • Molina
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Forward Health
  • MHS Health Wisconsin
  • BadgerCare
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 14 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $70 - 120/session

Info

Email Ariel
15285 Watertown Plank Rd
Suite 102
Elm Grove, WI 53122

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