Hi and welcome! I am licensed in Alabama with 35 years of professional work experience, mostly including private practice. I have experience in helping clients with stress, balancing mind, body and spirit, grief, anxiety, trauma and past abuse, motivation, self- esteem, codependence (confusion & fear) and confidence, as well as, mild to moderate depression. Facilitating self-love, life-purpose and empowerment is key. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will meet you where you are, really listening on a deep level and I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Professional experience
35 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyTrauma, AbuseSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Grief, Compassion fatigue, Codependency, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia
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My counselor has been a God send for me.
Written on Jan 18, 2026 after therapy with Darlene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Darlene is amazing. She's very calming to talk to. She actually listens and actually cares. She's exactly the therapist I need
Written on Dec 10, 2025 after therapy with Darlene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassio
I have been working with Darlene for a month now and she have been amazing. A kind soul, always calm and thoughtful. She help me a lot to understand who I am and what to improve. She’s a real angel.
Written on Dec 02, 2025 after therapy with Darlene for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue
We’ve been together a year, almost two. That relationship has been integral to my growth. I feel like she understands my feelings and supports me while challenging me enough to have direction. Very grateful.
Written on Sep 08, 2025 after therapy with Darlene for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She is awesome
Written on Mar 13, 2025 after therapy with Darlene for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
She is great
Written on Mar 06, 2025 after therapy with Darlene for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning anger management
Darlene has a wealth of experience and has just the right combination in providing comfort and solutions.
Written on Feb 28, 2025 after therapy with Darlene for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders
Darlene is empathetic and caring. She provides not only wonderful insight but great advice and outside resources to help with your needs. I would truly suggest connecting with her.
Written on Feb 06, 2025 after therapy with Darlene for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Darlene is, by far, the best therapist I've ever worked with. She listens, understands, is compassionate, and helps keep me grounded. As a survivor of marital abuse, it's not easy for me to trust people. Darlene has, from Day One, been supportive, encouraging....I REALLY just can't say enough about how much she helps me.
Written on Dec 03, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Darlene listens to me and makes me feel heard.
Written on Dec 01, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is great and very understanding
Written on Aug 11, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Darlene has been so helpful in talking my issues through with me!
Written on Jun 20, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very good listener....Very knowledgeable
Written on Apr 08, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Darlene is extremely supportive and involved in sessions - she keeps track of what your struggles are and what progress you have made. She listens attentively and empathizes with how you feel. She offers strategies to help cope and always responds in a timely manner.
Written on Mar 26, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Darlene is an amazing therapist and is able to navigate the mind body spirit connection with grace.
Written on Feb 08, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and self esteem
She is so kind and gentle. Great for people with PTSD who need a soft approach to therapy while still delicately challenging the patient to think about things differently and do the work to get better.
Written on Jan 18, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Darlene has been so very helpful to me as I have been processing a loss of a relationship. I’m very thankful for all of the tools she has given me to help me during this time.
Written on Jan 08, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Amazing lady! Very knowledgeable!
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
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