Arianna Passaro

About Me

I am not the kind of therapist who won’t offer an opinion, and will just ask you “And how does that make you feel?” I’m a lot more hands on than that, while still allowing for the flexibility and personal choice. You will find me to be direct and goal oriented, while still being empathetic and kind. I allow space for my clients to progress at their own pace, while still holding them accountable to themselves and their goals. I want to help you become the best possible version of yourself, as defined by you and no one else. Come to me if you feel like you’re not where you want to be in life, if you feel like no one understands you, or like you might not even understand yourself. If you have goals that you’re frustrated you’re not reaching, or if you’re not even sure what your goals are and you just know that you’re not happy with your life, I’ll help you figure it all out one step at a time.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, license number 119203, who practices in California via phone and web based teleconferencing. I am an integrative therapist who draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness/ meditation, motivational interviewing and positive psychology, using a patient centered empowerment model and an inclusive feminist lens. I earned a B.A. in Psychology from University of California Santa Cruz and M.A. of Clinical Counseling at Palo Alto University. I welcome adolescents ages 15 and up and adults to my practice, and I do primarily individual counseling. I am experienced in counseling a wide variety of socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnicities, religions, and interests. In particular I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ and gender non-binary people using an inclusive feminist lens and empowerment model. I focus on treating anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, and interpersonal relationship difficulties.

If you are currently living in California and interested in contacting Arianna for therapy services via web based videoconferencing or phone, please contact her directly at (707) 861-8082 or arianna@ariannapassarotherapy.com. Arianna has a sliding scale fee for private pay clients and accepts many types of health insurance. For more information please visit the Therapy Services page.