About Me:
Hi, I’m Pridjet Arikpo. I work with children, teens, adults, and couples, with a focus on
trauma recovery, anxiety, relational health, supporting neurodivergent women
(especially ADHD), and helping clients explore who they are and how they want to show
up in the world. I also have a special interest in supporting women navigating fertility
challenges, motherhood, and people-pleasing tendencies.
Before starting private practice, I worked in schools and non-profits, serving clients
across diverse backgrounds. These experiences shaped my passion for creating a
supportive, judgment-free space for healing.
My Approach:
I see therapy as a journey we take together. One way I explain it is through a hike
analogy:
When clients come to therapy, they’re often carrying a heavy backpack filled with
“rocks” — each rock representing the struggles, pain, or responsibilities they’ve been
holding onto. As we begin our hike, you don’t have to hand me any of those rocks until
you’re ready. When you do, I’ll hold onto them for you until it feels right to set them
down.
Over time, you notice your backpack feels lighter. The hike has both inclines and
declines, reflecting the natural ups and downs of therapy. And eventually, as we reach
the end of our journey together, we pause to reflect — noticing your growth, honoring
the work you’ve done, and saying goodbye with a lighter load and a stronger sense of
self.
Therapy isn’t always easy, but it’s meaningful. My role is to walk alongside you, offering
support, compassion, and tools as you take each step forward.
Modalities I Draw From:
– Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) — Strengthening relationships and attachment
bonds
– Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) — Processing distressing
memories and trauma
– Parts Work — Understanding and healing different aspects of self
– Art & Creative Expression — Using creativity as a pathway to healing and insight
– Meditation & Mindfulness Techniques — Building awareness, grounding, and emotional
regulation
Advanced Training:
– EFT: Completed Core Skills training, deepening my ability to help couples create
stronger emotional bonds.
– EMDR: Specialized training in using EMDR with children and in couples therapy.
Come as you are—I’m here to walk alongside you in your journey.