Ariella Cook-Shonkoff, MFT

About

Ariella Cook-Shonkoff, MFT, is a licensed psychotherapist and registered art therapist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She works with children, teens, parents and adults to help cultivate authentic empowerment and communication, heal and regulate in the face of distress, grief and trauma, rebuild relationships with the natural world, and connect with renewed creativity, hope, and purpose. She served previously on the executive committee of the Climate Psychology Alliance North America and is the founder and current co-chair of the Expressive Arts Committee. Her writing has appeared in major outlets, such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, Glamour, and Salon.

Books by Ariella Cook-Shonkoff, MFT

Recent Posts

3 Strategies for Supporting Kids’ Mental Health Year-Round

Three surefire ways parents and kids can establish healthy habits and routines that positively shape kids’ mental health—and get ahead of the school year’s pile-up of stress.

Got Heat? Cold? Wildfires? Droughts? Hurricanes?

Despite the cascading and escalating threats of climate change, many people still avoid talking about it, or struggle to pay attention long enough to act.

Go Out and Do Something Difficult and Challenging

Technology makes some things easier, but it can also undermine our growth. If you want to stay sharp, retain your knowledge, and hone your creativity, challenge yourself.

Suffering from Eco-Paralysis? Here's What You Can Do

Intellectualizing or avoiding the climate crisis does us no favors. Grappling with our feelings about ecological destruction is the gateway to collective action.

Mental Time Travel Is Our Ticket for a Healthier Society

Mental time travel is an effective way to create and achieve goals aligned with projected values and ethical considerations.

Protesting Can Be Good For You

Have you ever felt better after joining a meaningful protest? No matter the external outcome of the event, your participation alone can spark long-lasting mental health benefits.

How to Converse With Family Members You Disagree With

With holiday cheer comes holiday fear—for when that dreaded topic comes up. Here are 3 excellent tools that will empower you through challenging conversations with relatives.

Ditch Your Digital Device and Connect Instead

Personal Perspective: During the notoriously busy holiday season, precious moments of togetherness can be enhanced by establishing a digital-free space.

When Gratitude Becomes Embodied

Earth-rooted practices foster individual and collective resilience and provide a source of grounding and connection that enrich our lives and anchor us through challenging times.

Rebalancing Your Nervous System Through Anxious Times

If you're feeling stressed, afraid, angry, or sad, here are three easy micro-resets that you can do with your body to help balance your emotions.