Ariel Golan
Introduction
When it comes to relationship conflict, you often find yourself trying to keep things steady by carefully choosing your words, or softening what you really want to say to keep the peace. In the moment, there’s a part of you working hard to prevent things from falling apart, rooted in an old belief that connection is maintained by leaving certain things out. But later on, another part rushes in, feeling angry, resentful, and disappointed that you didn’t say what you actually felt or ask for what you needed. What follows is an exhausting loop that leaves you further from yourself than when it started. We start by slowing these moments down, noticing the hesitation, the temptation to hold back. As these patterns become more visible, you can begin to understand what they're protecting and where they came from. From there, something shifts. You start to have a choice where it didn't feel like one before. What you're noticing now didn't start with your last relationship. Many of these patterns formed in the space between what your family needed from you and who you had to be everywhere else, where belonging required a particular kind of adaptation. With therapy, it's an adaptation that can shift. If this resonates, reach out to schedule a free consultation.
Highlights
- Accepting new clients
- Offers free consultation
- Telehealth appointments
- Accepts online payments
Licenses
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AMFT #130101 (CA)
Specialties
Additional focus areas
Treatment Approaches
Population focus
Appointment types
- Individuals
- Couples
Age groups
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Young Adults (18-24)
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Adults (24+)
Languages
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English
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Spanish
Free intro call available
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sliding scale $125 - $185
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Professional Information
Education
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Master's Degree, Clinical Psychology - The Wright Institute
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