Arionna Wilkerson, MS, LCMHCA
she/her
“Life’s challenging, and I’m here to support you, not judge you.”
Arionna is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate with expertise in working with children six years old and up (6+), adolescents, young adults, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ individuals. With Arionna, you can trust that you and/or your child will be treated like family with a warm welcome and genuine care. Arionna provides a safe and supportive environment for you to share all important aspects of yourself, and each unique piece will be acknowledged and valued.
Qualifications |
Arionna received her Masters of Science in Counseling, with a concentration in School Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) in 2021. She is licensed as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in North Carolina (LCMHC-A #A16805). Arionna has returned to UNCG and is pursuing a PhD in Counseling and Counselor Education.
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Counseling Background |
Arionna has always been passionate about helping others and has a particular interest in working with children and adolescents. Her journey began with babysitting her younger cousins and family friends, and she has been dedicated to supporting the younger population ever since. During her Master's degree, Arionna interned at a middle school and was captivated by the uniqueness of the developmental stage of adolescence.
Upon earning her degree, Arionna accepted a position at a K-12 Day Treatment facility, where she supported children and adolescents in navigating school and life stress, bullying, anxiety, depression, identity development, and other concerns. Her experience also extends to counseling young adults and college students with various concerns. Arionna looks forward to continuing to serve others at Banyan Tree Counseling and hopes to be a source of positivity and light in your life! |
Specialization |
Arionna specializes in supporting children (6+), adolescents, young adults, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ individuals. She has extensive experience helping individuals overcome a broad spectrum of challenges, which commonly includes school and life stress, anxiety, depression, bullying, and identity development. Her work has allowed her to effectively address a wide range of concerns and provide a supportive and tailored approach.
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Personal Life |
As an only child, Arionna's love language is quality time, and she loves spending it with her fur baby, a chiweenie named MoKey, and her family and friends. Arionna has a passion for music, and she plays a variety of instruments, with drums being her favorite. When she gets the chance, you can catch Arionna on the 1s and 2s as she enjoys DJing and sharing her love for music with others! She specializes in family and kid friendly events #ShamelessPlug! Last but not least, she enjoys playing basketball as another form of self-care-- this past season her team won the championship!
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