Dr. Xiomara Arrieta

Mara is a Clinical Social Worker who works with individuals, families, and couples. She specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, cultural assimilation issues, symptom management, women’s issues, racial trauma and couples counseling. Mara graduated from Russell Sage College in 2005 with a Bachelor’s in Psychology and a minor in Sociology and Women’s Studies. She then went on to receive her Master's in Social Work from Fordham University in NYC and is a Certified ClinicalTraumaProfessional (CCTP) . Mara has worked in several settings including both outpatient and inpatient mental health clinics. She spent several years working as an outpatient mental health therapist for young children and families in the foster care system.Mara is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. As a clinician and a professional social worker, Mara understands how societal and systemic issues impact us during our day-to-day activities. She feels that taking a diverse approach which …draws from various modalities, is the best way to help people feel supported in achieving their goals. Her ultimate goal as a clinician is to help people feel as if they are in a healthy environment where they are supported and feel empowered to achieve their goals. She looks forward to working with you as you embark on things in life.