The Author, Ariel Kloss, S.C., Owner, Whitestar Wellness My name is Ariel Kloss and I started Whitestar Wellness , S.C. because in my 10+ years of being a social worker, I noticed that there was something lacking from a lot of traditional mental health care- the focus on connection and authenticity over labels. While diagnoses and therapy modalities serve their purposes and can help inform us in ways, I have always been passionate about making sure whoever I am in the room wi

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