Ariella Azaraf, LCSW

Ariella Azaraf, LCSW Hi! My name is Ariella Azaraf and I am a clinical Social Worker practicing virtually. Currently accepting clients in NYC.

I specialize in helping clients work through anxiety and depression using Cognitive Behavior Therapy which helps one understand his or her thoughts and feelings and how they impact behavior. I provide empathetic and warm support to my clients assisting them find meaning and purpose in their lives and relationships. I have a unique focus on self acceptance and embracing all parts that make us human.

Sometimes we hold onto pain because it feels like the last remaining connection to something—or someone—that mattered de...
08/20/2026

Sometimes we hold onto pain because it feels like the last remaining connection to something—or someone—that mattered deeply.

We may fear that healing means forgetting, forgiving before we’re ready, or pretending it didn’t matter.

But letting go of pain doesn’t erase the love, the loss, or the meaning of what happened.

You can honor what mattered to you without carrying the hurt forever.

08/05/2026

Stories are powerful. They can educate, heal, and give people hope. But they can also cause harm when they are shared without careful consideration.

As podcast hosts and content creators, there is a responsibility to do more than simply hand someone a microphone. Due diligence matters. Vetting matters. Context matters. And understanding the potential impact on everyone involved matters.

Behind every viral episode are real people, real families, and real lives—not characters in a series created for entertainment.

We can hold space for meaningful conversations while also holding ourselves to a higher ethical standard. These two things are not mutually exclusive.

As mental health professionals, we know that once a story is broadcast, the consequences can be long-lasting and irreversible. We need to do better.

Therapist LCSW MentalHealthAwareness

05/12/2026

You are not your anxious thoughts.
You are the one noticing them.

Anxiety has a way of convincing us that every thought is urgent, every fear is truth, and every uncomfortable feeling needs to be solved immediately. But thoughts are not facts. They are experiences passing through the mind.

The moment you pause and observe the thought instead of becoming consumed by it, you create a little space. And in that space, there is room for grounding, self-compassion, and calm.

You do not have to believe every anxious thought you have.

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