Deirdre Arato (She/her)

M.Ed, LPC, NCC, ACS
Accepting Clients

The mission of Blue Lotus is to create a diverse, inclusive community where individuals, couples, and families feel safe and supported.

Licensed Professional Counselor in Princeton, NJ

About My Clients

Discover a sanctuary of wellness and healing, where ancient wisdom meets modern science. I invite those struggling with anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and individuals seeking personal growth to explore their emotional world with profound clarity and compassion. Through a unique fusion of holistic therapies and clinical expertise, clients gain insights into how early life experiences shape their emotional patterns and break free from repetitive cycles. Discover new depths of healing

My Background and Approach

quickly realized that traditional talk therapy wasn’t enough. I became consumed with finding truly effective ways to heal myself. This led me to explore the Neuroscience of trauma, the Hermetic principles, quantum physics, trauma-informed yoga, and somatic exercises. Over the past 30 years, I conducted extensive research and practice, drawing from ancient healing practices and modern mental health philosophies to create the Blue Lotus Approach. I believe the human brain is like a garden. It thrives with the proper care—nourishing the mind, weeding out negativity, embracing growth, and harvesting balance, patience, and adaptation. By combining these principles in therapy, individuals can cultivate a deeper understanding of their emotional and mental landscapes, leading to flourishing outcomes that enhance overall well-being.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I have a diverse background in mental health care. I graduated from Rider University with a Master’s Degree in Counseling and have worked with clients across a wide age range—from young children to older adults. This broad experience has strengthened my ability to adapt my approach to meet each individual’s unique needs. I began my counseling career as a crisis clinician in emergency room settings at three major hospitals, where I gained invaluable experience in high-pressure situations and conducting psychiatric evaluations quickly and effectively. I later transitioned to providing outpatient therapy to children in Trenton, which deepened my understanding of the challenges different communities face and improved my cultural competency. For the past six years, I’ve helped hundreds of clients understand how their early experiences shape emotional responses, empowering them to break free from unhelpful patterns. This knowledge facilitates growth, healing, and personal transformation.

Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Oscar
  • Medicaid
  • Optum
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Evernorth
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Anthem EAP - Bank of America
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 2 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $160 - 300/session

Info

Email Deirdre
3495 U.S. 1
34 PMB1155
Princeton, NJ 08540

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