Arika Adams LCSW

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

As a firm believer in solution-focused and strengths-based therapeutic approaches, we can work together to help accomplish your goals.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Connecticut

Free Initial Consultation

Book consultation

Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services

  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

“Unconditional Positive Regard” - the idea of being accepted and supported, no matter what. Unconditionally. While it would be nice to always be surrounded by people who provide it, if you aren’t, you can find it in our space together.

My Background and Approach

A firm believer in solution-focused, strengths-based, and action-oriented therapeutic approaches, Arika Adams, LCSW, has had over a decade of working with children and families who have experienced trauma, including significant work with adoptive families - particularly those adopting older children - and families struggling with addiction. Trained in EMDR, Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, her goal is to help you feel empowered to make the decisions you feel will help you live your best life. At your first appointment, you’ll review items you want to work on, and set goals together to make a plan forward. The overarching goal is to help you feel supported and encouraged, never judged, for pursuing what is best for you.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Couples Therapy Solution Focused Brief Therapy

Other Techniques

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Attachment Theory
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Depression Marriage Counseling

Other Issues

  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Adoption Issues
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Bipolar
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Issues
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Infertility
  • Learning Disorders
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Physical Disability
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy and Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Spirituality
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LCSW, State of Connecticut · #12566
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Years in practice
16 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Anthem
  • Optum
  • Allied Benefit Systems
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • All Savers
  • UMR
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life
  • UHC Student Resources
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Shared Services (UHSS)
  • UnitedHealthcare Global
  • Surest
  • Blue Cross blue Shield of Massachusetts

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Christianity
  • The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
  • Interfaith

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 16 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 150/session

Reach out to Arika