About Arielle Seligson
I help couples and individuals who feel stuck, have been abandoning themselves, or aren’t sure how to make things feel right in their relationships to get clarity and start showing up honestly.
The couples and individuals I work with are often thoughtful and self-aware. They can name some of what is happening, but still feel stuck inside it. One person reaches for connection or answers; the other gets overwhelmed, defensive, or shuts down. You try to talk it through, but somehow end up further apart.
In our sessions I’ll listen closely, ask direct questions, and use humor when it makes sense. I have worked with many couples and individuals and I know the patterns that can show up. When I work with couples, we will identify the unique dance you and your partner engage in, and I will design a specialized plan to help move you towards feeling like a team again. With individual clients this can look different but the process is similar - collaboratively gathering information and designing a treatment plan that makes sense for you.
This is where change becomes possible: not by staying on the surface, but by getting honest about what is happening and finding a different way.
Common Thread Therapy got its name because I believe we all share a common thread and we all want the same things - love, excitement, pleasure, joy, togetherness. It’s also personally resonant because I enjoy working with my hands and sewing.
In a previous life I worked in Harlem teaching little kids how to garden. Outside of therapy, I am still a gardener with three little boys - one human and two feline.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania. My approach is rooted in attachment science, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based therapy modalities.
For couples work I have specifically trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and the Gottman Method. My overall approach is informed by trainings in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP). For targeted trauma treatment I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as well as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
I seek out professional consultation from other clinicians who have many years of experience with these treatments when appropriate, as I always want to provide the best care that I can.
I look forward to working with you.
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