Ariana Warren

About Ariana Warren

Ariana Warren is an accomplished LPCC-S and mental health leader with over nine years of experience in clinical practice, program development, and organizational growth. She currently serves as Regional Director of School Programs at Kids Thrive, where she oversees operations, provides clinical supervision, and leads program development and evaluation. In this role, she manages teams of clinicians and mental health professionals, develops training and professional development resources, and drives initiatives to expand access to pediatric mental health services.Throughout her career, Ariana has specialized in designing and growing innovative school-based programs that bridge the gap between education and behavioral health. She is an expert in trauma-informed and attachment-based play therapy techniques, with extensive experience providing individual, group, and family counseling across outpatient, school-based, and residential settings. Her clinical work emphasizes trauma-informed care, play-based interventions, and family engagement, while her leadership reflects a collaborative and compassionate approach that drives both team success and high-quality client care.

Experience

1. Regional Director

   Kids Thrive

   Mar 2026 — Present · OH, US

Education

• Northern Kentucky University

  Master of Science - MS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

  2014 — 2016

• Wittenberg University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology

  2010 — 2014