Arielle Chandler Carrier or "Dr. Ari" is a doctorate level clinician with experience in the unique emotional challenges of high achievers & gifted-talented children.

Trained in CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy), Solution Focused Therapy, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing). 

Certified Wellness Counselor (CWC)

Strong science background, having previously worked as a public health epidemiologist.

AREAS OF SPECIALTY

Anxiety, stress, perfectionism, OCD, ADHD, changing behavior, improving ways to relax & unwind, building resiliency to negatives, increasing feelings of happiness, increasing emotional wellness & balance, coping, empowering yourself, major career transitions or "reinventing yourself," and managing toxic work environments. 

Previous work included conducting relaxation groups with a focus on reducing anxiety & panic attacks, improving wellness, behavioral strategies that reduce rumination & improve sleep, women's issues, working through childhood trauma, issues related to foster care & adoption, and improving children's behavior using supportive home-based parent management training (PMT), expressive arts & play therapy.  

A FEW MORE NICHES

College students, oil/gas, engineers, business owners, real estate professionals, healthcare providers, government employees & contractors, teachers/academia, veterans, religious trauma/high control groups/cults, coaching, wellness, natural disasters, and foster care/adoption.

I find fulfillment supporting individuals who are passionate about making the world a better place; whether through caring for others, protecting animals, stewarding the environment, or advancing technology. 

Thank you sincerely for your service !

EDUCATION

B.A. (psychology) from Wayne State University (Detroit), MPH (public health/epidemiology) from American Military University, M.Ed. (counseling) from University of Houston-Victoria (Houston), and PhD (counseling) from Sam Houston State University (Huntsville). 

Licensed in Florida, Texas, Colorado, and Washington. 

Board approved counseling supervisor for the State of Texas.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Counseling Association (ACA)

International Association of Wellness Counseling (IAWC)

MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS

The Museum of Fine Arts Houston (MFAH)

Houston Museum of Natural Science

Galveston Historical Foundation

DISSERTATION

Carrier, A. (2020). The Coping Experiences of Police Officers Exposed to Daily Trauma as a Course of Their Employment: A Phenomenological Study.

a little about the "real" me...

I'm not a typical "therapist" - I'm pretty down-to-earth!

I'm married and have 2 rescue dogs. I'm an animal lover! I enjoy a sense of accomplishment with do-it-yourself home improvement or decorating projects. I love making things visually appealing and feeling like something is special or curated. I love traveling, architecture, art, aviation/military, culinary restaurant weeks, cooking, shopping, walks on the beach, swimming in the mornings, and spending time in the summer relaxing on the water enjoying our boat. 

My favorite sports are from snow-capped cabins in the North (skiing, ice skating, snow shoeing, and hockey). I'm a Detroit Red Wings fan! I'm curious. I stay current with continuing education and attend conferences to learn new and interesting things. I'm an avid reader; the latest trends in psychological research, new treatments or studies, financial investment, science, history, and National Geographic are some of my favorites.

tell me your story!