Biography

Ariella Cook-Shonkoff is a writer and integrative therapist blending existential, mind-body, art therapy, ecotherapy, cognitive-behavioral, feminist/social justice frames, climate-aware practices, and systems theory.

In her clinical practice, Ariella specializes in treating trauma, anxiety, and maternal mental health, working primarily with adolescent and adult populations. She has facilitated creative arts groups for high-risk youth in juvenile hall, residential programs, schools, shelters, and community centers across the San Francisco Bay Area since 2008.

As a freelance writer, Ariella covers topics such as climate psychology, motherhood, and resilience; her work has appeared in news outlets such as New York Times, Washington Post, and Grist. In addition to her role on the steering committee of Climate Psychology Alliance-North America, she launched and leads the Creative Arts & Climate committee, which explores the benefits of creative expression within the climate movement, particularly in fostering resilience and community.