Ariel Swoboda

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, MA

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Ariel Swoboda

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, MA

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2 Endorsed

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Saint Louis, MO 63118

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I’m Ariel, owner of Healing Hues Counseling LLC, a licensed art therapist and counselor. As a queer, AuDHD therapist, I bring both lived experience and clinical training to create an affirming, neurodiversity-affirming space. I offer flexible virtual therapy so you can access support from the comfort of home. Together, we’ll explore challenges in relationships, work, or school using art therapy and a compassionate, client-centered approach. My goal is to help you gain clarity, build balance, and reconnect with your authentic self in a way that feels sustainable and true to you.

You Don't Have to Navigate This Alone. I integrate art therapy, CBT, DBT, and IFS to support emotional expression, reshape unhelpful thought patterns, strengthen distress tolerance, and process trauma. I especially enjoy incorporating visualization, creative expression, and movement, while offering a space for you to explore and find meaning from your work.

Let’s Take the First Step Together. If you’re seeking a counselor who understands the intricacies of neurodiversity and provides authentic, compassionate care, I am here. Your well-being is my priority, and I am committed to walking alongside you. Feel free to reach out anytime. I'm here to listen, support you, and help guide you through this process.

Call or Email Ariel Swoboda now for a free 15 minute consultation - (816) 208-8973

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for online therapy.

Healing Hues Counseling LLC

Saint Louis, MO 63118

(816) 208-8973

My website

I offer online therapy via video, with flexible weekday and evening availability to support your journey toward healing and growth.

I specialize in Autism, Trauma and PTSD and ADHD

$140 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Let's Connect (816) 208-8973

My Practice at a Glance

Waitlist. Contact to join the list for online therapy.

Healing Hues Counseling LLC

Saint Louis, MO 63118

(816) 208-8973

My website

I offer online therapy via video, with flexible weekday and evening availability to support your journey toward healing and growth.

I specialize in Autism, Trauma and PTSD and ADHD

$140 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals and couples

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $140
Couple Sessions $200
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Aetna
Anthem
Ascension SmartHealth
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna and Evernorth
Oscar Health
Oxford
Quest Behavioral Health
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Out of Network

I am in-network with most major insurance providers, and for those without insurance or whose insurance I do not accept, I offer a sliding scale option. Starting therapy today is a powerful step toward healing and growth, and I'm here to ensure you have access to the support you deserve.

Ariel Swoboda

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (816) 208-8973

Ariel Swoboda

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (816) 208-8973

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Missouri / 2021050554 Ariel Swoboda

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 5 years

Attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, MA in Art Therapy Counseling, Graduated 2021

Additional Credentials

Degree/Diploma from Webster University BA in Expressive Arts Therapy / 2018

With 7 years of experience, I offer virtual teletherapy for children, teens, adults, and older adults. As a licensed Art Therapist and Professional Counselor in Missouri, I bring a compassionate, client-centered approach that empowers healing and growth.

Ariel Swoboda

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (816) 208-8973

Ariel Swoboda

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (816) 208-8973

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Autism
Trauma and PTSD
ADHD

Expertise

Borderline Personality (BPD)
Career Counseling
Caregivers
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Developmental Disorders
Divorce
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Violence
Drug Abuse
Dual Diagnosis
Eating Disorders
Grief
Impulse Control Disorders
LGBTQ+
Mood Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Self-Harming
Veterans
Video Game Addiction
Women's Issues

As a queer, AuDHD therapist, I bring both lived experience and clinical training to my work. I support neurodivergent and LGBTQ clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and burnout. My approach is affirming, trauma-informed, and grounded in evidence-based care, offering a space where you can feel deeply understood, build self-trust, and create a life that truly fits who you are.

Ariel Swoboda

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (816) 208-8973

Ariel Swoboda

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, MA

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (816) 208-8973

2 Endorsements

Stacy McCann | Therapy for Moms

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I cannot recommend Ariel enough. Her art therapy licensure allows clients a unique experience in which they can process trauma through a creative lens, guided by Ariel. She is an excellent therapist and supports her clients on their path towards healing!

Steven Carlson Holistic & Spiritual Therapy

Licensed Professional Counselor, MATS, MA, LPC

Ariel's compassionate and supportive presence is something you can count on. Her creativity, positivity, and curiosity are strong, essential elements informing her outstanding care and therapeutic guidance. I highly recommend Ariel to you.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Aviation Professionals ,

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Native American

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Communities

Aviation Professionals ,

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

HIV / AIDS Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Racial Justice Allied ,

Sex Worker Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Native American

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Art Therapy
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Expressive Arts
Family Systems
Feminist
Humanistic
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Jungian
Relational
Somatic
Trauma Focused

In your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy and then decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress. I offer a nurturing environment where your unique experiences and perspectives are deeply valued. With attachment-based insights and exploration of coping skills, we'll delve into relational health and how your thoughts influence your emotions and experiences.

Ariel Swoboda

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR, MA