About Arielle Seidler, LCSW-C

Arielle Seidler is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland. She entered the field in 2013 after completing her MSW degree at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy and Practice. She went on to complete a 3-year intensive training program with the Gestalt Therapy Institute of Philadelphia (GTIP). She has also trained with experiential and psychodrama experts and uses a blend of these different techniques in her clinical and supervisory work.

Arielle’s career has focused on addiction and trauma treatment with particular focus on couples and family therapy work. While working as a therapist for a highly respected addiction treatment program, she recognized the need for more intensive family therapy services and had a large role in developing, implementing and running their family programming. Arielle ultimately went on to hold more leadership positions in the field including as a supervisor and clinical director.

Arielle now provides comprehensive therapeutic and coaching services for individuals and families impacted by struggles related to addiction, trauma and attachment wounds. Arielle offers individual, couples and family therapy sessions to her clients both virtually and in-person at her office in Lutherville.

In addition to seeing individuals, families and couples in her private practice, Arielle provides training, supervision and consultation services to Summit Community Foundation, BriteLife Recovery, and RL Counseling.

What is Gestalt Therapy?

Gestalt therapy is a holistic approach that emphasizes awareness, personal responsibility, and the integration of mind, body, and emotions. Therapy sessions focus on increasing awareness of feelings, thoughts and behaviors in an effort to increase insight and lead to spontaneous growth. This approach is very process-oriented, meaning that therapy will focus not only on the “what” that is impacting clients but also on the “how”. This allows the client to develop deeper understandings of underlying dynamics and patterns that contribute to present difficulties.

Gestalt sessions can include a variety of clinical interventions ranging from talk therapy to experiential modalities designed by the client and the therapist to support client’s exploration of different aspects of themselves and their relationships.