As a licensed therapist in Missouri, I bring over two decades of compassionate clinical experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice centers on creating affirming, inclusive spaces for diverse clients, with specialized expertise in LGBTQ+ issues, addiction recovery, and women's mental health.
I offer supportive guidance for individuals navigating life transitions, relationship dynamics, sexuality, gender identity, and emotional wellness. My approach is deeply empathetic, focusing on helping clients explore personal growth, heal from shame and guilt, and develop meaningful strategies for managing stress, depression, and life transitions.
My therapeutic work honors each person's unique journey, with particular sensitivity to LGBTQ+ experiences, non-traditional relationship structures, and the nuanced challenges of caregiving and personal transformation. I'm committed to providing a non-judgmental, affirming environment where clients can explore their authentic selves and cultivate resilience.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Caregiver issues and stress, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Life purpose, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexuality, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
MO LCSW 2013004580
KS LSCSW LSCSW 5169
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Darla Belflower. 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.
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
She has been helpful and responsive to my worries.
Written on Sep 01, 2022 after therapy with Darla for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief