Arianna Cifone, Doctoral Extern
Licensed in Washington D.C, Maryland, and Virginia
Arianna is a predoctoral extern currently pursuing a PhD in Clinical Psychology at American University. Arianna received her BA from the University at Albany, State University of New York, in Psychology and Sociology.
Arianna is trained in psychodynamic, person-centered, and cognitive-behavioral approaches for treating both children and adults. She also brings experience in clinical assessment and therapeutic work with diverse populations. Arianna is currently training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills, Gottman Level 1, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Arianna has a particular interest in working with adults and marginalized populations dealing with various concerns, including questions of identity (e.g., gender identity, sexuality), self-exploration, mood and anxiety disorders, severe mental illness, and personality disorders.
Arianna’s therapeutic style is collaborative and integrative, drawing on several theoretical models including cognitive-behavioral and person-centered principles. Meeting clients where they currently are in their journeys and building strong client-therapist relationships are core to Arianna’s therapeutic approach. Clients can expect a warm, nonjudgmental space where they feel heard, supported, and equipped to build practical tools for personal growth.
Treatment Areas: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD), Affective Disorders, Anger Management, Anxiety & Panic Disorders, Behavior Modification, Bipolar/Mood Disorders, Chronic Pain/Illness, Co-Occurring Disorders, Coping Skills, Communication/Conflict Skills, Cultural/Ethnic/Racial Issues, Death & Dying/Terminal Illness, Depression & Depressive Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Divorce/Seperation Counseling, Emotional Regulation, Family/Interpersonal Issues, Grief/Loss/Beavement, Identity/Purpose, Infertility, LGBTQIA+ Issues, Mindfulness, Parenting Skills/Concerns, Personality Disorders, Play Therapy, Postpartum Depression, PTSD, Prenatal/Perinatal/Peripartum, Reactive Disorders, Relationship Issues, School/Work/Career Issues, Self-Esteem/Self-Worth/Confidence, Self-Exploration/Personal Growth, Sleep Disorders/Insomnia, Stress Management, Trauma (non-sexual)
Ages Served: 5+
Virtual Sessions: DC, MD, VA
In-Person Sessions: DC (Friday's)
Individual Therapy: Yes
Group Therapy: No
Couples Therapy: No
Family Therapy: No
Insurances Accepted: Aetna, AmeriHealth DC Medicaid, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Evernorth/Cigna, Kaiser Permanente (mid-atlantic only), MedStar Family Choice DC Medicaid, Optum/Oxford/GEHA/UMR - United Medical Resources/UBH - United Behavioral Health/UHC - United HealthCare
EAP: No
Available for Self Pay at a rate of $100 for initial appointment and $75 for ongoing sessions.
