LGBTQIA+, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Sexual Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Anger Management, Career Counseling
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About Arlene
Arlene Donnelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, substance use, grief and loss, trauma, personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and hoarding. Arlene is passionate about helping clients from all backgrounds find meaning, purpose, and clarity in their healing journey. She values the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful, lasting change.
Arlene holds a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. She utilizes exposure therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and behavioral activation. Her approach is individualized, helping each client discover what works best for their growth.
Arlene is warm, compassionate, and deeply committed to helping clients achieve their goals. She supports, encourages, and challenges those she works with to take steps toward healing, while walking beside them every step of the way. Clients can expect a therapeutic partner who believes in their success and offers consistent encouragement.
"As someone who struggles with mental health concerns, I understand the importance of seeking therapy and connection to build inner strength and to grow."
Get to know Arlene
Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?
I have my own mental health struggles and I know that seeking help is what helped me and what brought me to this field. I just want to be able to help others manage and grow as well.
What types of clients do you work with best?
I work best with clients who have a trauma.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
I enjoy working with everyone... I really do.
What's one thing you wish all clients knew?
Therapy is not as scary as it may seem at times.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
I enjoy working with many different populations and Thriveworks offers that and does it in a convenient way for clients.
What inspires you?
I want people to be the best versions of themselves, whatever that looks like. Watching people change and grow, that is what inspires me.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
In the first session there will be some administrative tasks, but the goal is to learn about you and start working on building the therapeutic relationship.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
I want to spend some time getting to know you, what brings you here, let you get to know me some that way therapy doesn't have to feel hard or as scary as it might feel.
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first session?
I will meet you where you are, not everyone's journey is the same. I approach therapy in the way that I can then assist you with reaching your goals.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
I like to read, put together Legos, spend time with my pets and my family.
What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
My family, spending time with those people in my life.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 10 years
- Graduating institute
- Walden University
- Graduating degree
- Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health
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