Clinical Mental Health Intern, NC and SC
Northwestern University

About Adaria

Adaria is a master’s-level counseling intern at Balanced Wellness and a graduate student at Northwestern University, where she is pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Adaria serves clients virtually throughout the Carolinas. She is committed to supporting adults and young adults through life’s transitions and emotional challenges with a thoughtful, trauma-informed, and collaborative approach.

Ideal Client

Adaria enjoys working with adults and young adults who are navigating significant life transitions or the lasting effects of trauma. Her ideal clients may be experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, or difficulties with emotional regulation. Many are seeking greater stability, self-understanding, and support as they move through periods of change or personal growth.

She is particularly drawn to working with concerns related to wellness and identity development, family dynamics, relationship challenges, and everyday emotional regulation. Her clients often want to better understand their patterns, strengthen resilience, and build more meaningful connections in their lives.

Therapeutic Approach

Adaria’s work is grounded in a trauma-informed and empowerment-focused framework that prioritizes emotional safety, choice, and collaboration. She works alongside clients to create a compassionate and supportive space where experiences can be explored at a pace that feels safe and respectful.

Her therapeutic approach integrates Emotion-Focused Individual Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and person-centered therapy, allowing clients to take an active role in their healing journey. Adaria also incorporates mindfulness practices to help clients build awareness, manage emotions, and cultivate a greater sense of presence and balance in daily life. Treatment is tailored to each individual, honoring strengths while gently addressing patterns that may interfere with well-being, connection, and overall quality of life.

Connect With Adaria

Therapy can be a meaningful step toward healing, resilience, and personal growth. If you are an adult or young adult navigating life transitions, trauma-related concerns, or emotional challenges and are seeking a supportive therapist-in-training, Adaria welcomes the opportunity to work with you. She invites you to reach out to schedule a consultation and explore whether therapy at Balanced Wellness may be a good fit.