Nathan Ariza, M.A. (he/him)

Registered Psychological Associate, Supervised by Brooke Ferragamo, PhD #PSY34065

Therapy can be a daunting endeavor and I commend you for taking the steps to reach out. I have experience providing therapy to adults and adolescents in a variety of settings. I identify as a white, cisgender man, and I am part of the LGBTQ+ community. My life and training leave me well suited to help you navigate life’s many challenges. I take a relational psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approach. This theoretical stance honors the uniqueness of your experiences and creates space for anything and everything you might want to work through in therapy. In our work together I will help you more deeply understand yourself and address the things getting in the way of this process.

My style lends itself to depth oriented therapy where we work together to address the underlying causes of symptoms and difficulties. As such, I don’t limit my scope of practice to any particular type of life challenge or specific diagnosis. However, I am especially equipped to support men/masculine folks, members of the HIV-affected community, those who have experienced acute and complex trauma, and people who engage in non-traditional relationship structures (e.g., poly, ethical non-monogamy, etc.).

I am a registered psychological associate and currently pursuing my doctoral degree in clinical psychology at the Wright Institute. In addition to my clinical work, I am researching relationships between parents and their children, namely the impact that attuned parenting has on child development.

I work well with individuals who are

  • Men or masculine-identified

  • LGBTQ+ identified, with emphasis on the gender-diverse community

  • Polyamorous, non-monogamous, or engaged in non-traditional relationship structures

  • Interested in deep exploration

I am especially good with these issues:

  • Adjusting to major life changes (career, relationships, education, etc.)

  • Trauma (especially complex/relational trauma)

  • Relationship concerns

  • HIV-related trauma or psychosocial stressors