I am Ariel Breen. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Nationally Certified Counselor, a Certified Addictions Professional and a Certified Equine Assisted Psychotherapist.

Specialties and Experience:

My practice specialties are:

Assessment and treatment of:

• Individuals with depression
• Individuals with Bipolar Disorder
• Women's' Issues
• Individuals with anxiety disorders
• Individuals with social phobias
• Survivors of childhood sexual abuse
• Survivors of Trauma

I have over 20 years of experience in counseling. I have worked with children, adolescents and adults ages 5-85 in the private and public sectors. I have worked as a drop-out prevention counselor, job coach, rape crisis center counselor, DUI counselor. I have worked with individuals who suffered from depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD (post traumata tic stress disorder), social phobia, sexual abuse survivors, grief, chronic pain, relationship problems, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) work, among others.

• I have utilized animal assisted therapy (horses, dogs and a ferret) as well as nature therapy to effectively resolve a myriad of issues in personal, work, school, and relationships.
• I am working on obtaining my Clinical Traumatologist certification.
• I am Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• I am a member of ACA (American Counseling Association), SMHCA (Suncoast Mental Health Counselor Association), EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association), and DELTA Society (Pet Partners association)
• I am an animal lover and share my life with 2 horses, 5 dogs and a cat. I am certified as an Equine Assisted Psychotherapist through EAGALA