Arilene (Ari) Valdez (She/Her)

Pre-Licensed
Accepting Clients

Therapy is a powerful tool for personal growth, and I believe it should be accessible and welcoming.

Counselor in Aurora, IL
Supervised by Dana Pavlu, LCSW

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, or relationship issues? I create a safe space for clients who are ready to address these challenges and build a healthier, happier life. Together, we can explore your experiences, develop coping mechanisms, and rebuild your self-esteem. Whether you need help managing symptoms, setting boundaries, or navigating difficult situations, I'm here to support you. Since 2019, I've found deep fulfillment working as a mental health worker in my community.

My Background and Approach

I have been in the mental health field since 2019 and it brings me so much joy and fulfillment to serve my community on an individual level. For me, therapy can be a vital part of growth and healing. Therapy is not a one size fits all and all therapists come from different walks of life the same that clients do! I enjoy providing my client with a casual and safe place to share what they are feeling and experiencing. My goal is to ensure my client feels not just comfortable, but unconditionally accepted. The feeling of vulnerability can be a hard feeling to conquer, but with patience and open communication I believe that my clients and I can find a way to connect on a restorative level.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Family Systems
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Art Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence Gender Identity Therapy
Other Issues
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Issues
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence or Intimate Partner Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Teen Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Humana
  • Multiplan
  • Optum
  • TRICARE
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • UMR
  • Evernorth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

At A Glance

  • Experience: 7 years of practice
  • Languages: Español

Info

Email Arilene (Ari)
1315 N. Highland Ave.
Suite 202
Aurora, IL 60506

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