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.
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
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy
AL LICSW 0940C
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Darlene Dezso. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
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