Ari GaskinProfessional Counseling Intern

Hello! I’m Ari.

Welcome to the next step in your journey of self-discovery. Developing a meaningful relationship with yourself can be challenging, but the rewards provide a solid foundation for clarity, confidence, and fulfillment in every aspect of life.

The choice to start can often be the hardest. I want to honor your brave exploration of your soul's desire to be known and the steps you have taken thus far to care for yourself. You are the expert of your own story and hold deep, intrinsic wisdom within you. My role as a partner in this journey is to help you uncover and embrace the tools you already have, dust them off, and use them with purpose. Using an empathetic, trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, we'll celebrate your resilience and explore the reasons that brought you to therapy with curiosity and care. I am interested in utilizing collaborative somatic approaches tailored to your unique needs, helping you integrate mind and body to walk through life as present as possible. I aim to create a supportive, affirming environment where you feel genuinely heard and free to express yourself without judgment. We will work at your pace, envisioning and building a life that feels fulfilling, sustainable, and authentically you.

I am a FSU Master of Social Work Intern at the Center for Resilience Strategies, Pittsburgh, graduating in May '25. I have a background in Community Outreach, Program Development, Restorative Practices, and as a Hairstylist. These experiences have shaped my ability to support individuals from diverse backgrounds and life stages, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, teens, young adults, families, creatives, and those affected by the juvenile (in)justice system. I am passionate about working with folks who value curiosity, live outside societal binaries, or are interested in expanding beyond them. Everyone deserves to live freely and authentically!

When I'm not in session, you'll find me spending time with loved ones, playing with my pup, covered in soil tending to my community garden, experimenting in the kitchen, practicing yoga, and diving into new learning experiences.

I look forward to connecting and supporting you on your journey.