Ariella is a doctoral student in the Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology program at the University of Guelph. She is dedicated to working collaboratively with children, youth, and families, and supporting them in developing holistic well-being. Ariella has experience conducting comprehensive assessments in school and clinical settings. She is passionate about understanding clients' lived experiences, and highlighting their strengths to foster success in education and beyond. In her research, Ariella is interested in educational experiences of students with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, playing music, and spending time with friends, family, and cats.