Arianna Pittenger, LLMSW

Arianna Pittenger, LLMSW, is a compassionate and culturally responsive Limited Licensed Master Social Worker dedicated to providing telehealth and in-person therapy in Michigan for adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups. A proud graduate of Michigan State University, Arianna specializes in supporting individuals ages 13 and older who are navigating a wide range of emotional, relational, and identity-based challenges.

Arianna’s clinical expertise includes:

• ADHD
   
• Anxiety
   
• Depression
   
• Trauma and PTSD
   
• Chronic illness
   
• Domestic abuse and violence
   
• Family and relationship conflict
   
• Life transitions and stress
   
• LGBTQ+ affirming care
   
• Racial identity and multicultural concerns
   
• Body positivity and self-esteem
   
• School and peer issues
   
• Women’s issues
   

Rooted in a trauma-informed, strength-based, and client-centered framework, Arianna utilizes a wide array of evidence-based and culturally sensitive modalities, including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
   
• Motivational Interviewing
   
• Emotionally Focused Therapy
   
• Humanistic and Psychodynamic Therapy
   
• Feminist and Multicultural approaches
   
• Family and Marital Therapy
   
• Positive Psychology
   
• Trauma-Focused Therapy
   
• Person-Centered Play Therapy
   
• Compassion-Focused Therapy
   
• BIPOC-centered support
   

Arianna is deeply committed to creating a safe, affirming, and empowering space where clients of all identities—particularly BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals—can explore, heal, and grow. Her approach is both relational and adaptive, helping clients develop resilience, self-awareness, and practical coping strategies tailored to their personal goals.

When she's not in session, Arianna enjoys embracing her identity as a self-proclaimed cat lady and reminiscing about the time she backpacked across Europe—a journey that enriched her passion for connection, culture, and community.

Arianna is currently accepting new clients through Uplift & Inspire Counseling and Consulting , offering inclusive and affirming therapy across Michigan.