As a licensed therapist in Missouri and Kansas, I bring more than three decades of clinical experience helping individuals navigate life's most complex challenges. I strive to create affirming, inclusive spaces where clients from diverse backgrounds feel seen, respected, and supported. My areas of expertise include addiction and recovery, women's mental health, and supporting LGBTQ+ individuals throughout their healing journeys.
I provide compassionate guidance to individuals facing substance use concerns, life transitions, relationship challenges, caregiving responsibilities, and emotional distress. My therapeutic approach is collaborative and grounded in empathy, helping clients identify their strengths, heal from shame and guilt, and develop practical strategies for managing stress, depression, anxiety, and the demands of everyday life.
As a person in long-term recovery, I understand the courage it takes to seek change and the importance of hope, connection, and authenticity in the healing process. Whether clients are exploring recovery, rebuilding relationships, navigating major life transitions, or seeking greater emotional wellness, I am committed to providing a non-judgmental environment where they can build resilience, rediscover their strengths, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Parenting issues, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexuality, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy
KS LSCSW LSCSW 5169
MO LCSW 2013004580
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She’s the kindest, most compassionate, and educated therapists I’ve ever had. More than that. She’s real
Written on Jul 31, 2026 after therapy with Darla for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Darla is kind, a great listener, and is able to hear through the nonsense for reoccurring ideas or issues. She is direct without being harsh. She also provides resources to help me solve my problems long term.
Written on Jan 29, 2026 after therapy with Darla for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and self esteem
She is an amazing therapist!
Written on Nov 25, 2023 after therapy with Darla for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Having gone through one of the most difficult periods of my life, losing my husband and becoming a caretaker for my mother, I joined BetterHelp to deal with grief and guilt. Darla guided me to such a better place, and I looked forward to each session. I still use gratitude journaling every day to keep track of all great and good things that are most definitely present in my life. I'm truly grateful for her help.
Written on Feb 19, 2023 after therapy with Darla for 5 months on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
I LOVE Darla! She’s my 3rd ever therapist & 2nd from BetterHelp & SHE IS THE ONE! She listened to me so intentionally the first session that she knew exactly how to approach me in our sessions! She makes me feel seen & heard & I know she truly cares about me. It doesn’t feel like she is just doing her job, I feel cared for which is exactly what I wanted in my therapist. She is awesome & I would recommend her to anyone!
Written on Dec 12, 2022 after therapy with Darla for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Darla will listen to all your concerns and guide you through each step to reach the other side. She gave me the resources I needed in my situation. I felt heard when speaking with her. Thanks Darla :)
Written on Nov 16, 2022 after therapy with Darla for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd