Hi, I’m Darla Cozzarelli, a licensed therapist in California. I strive to create a warm, supportive space where you can feel comfortable being yourself, explore what’s bringing you to therapy, and work toward meaningful change.
I earned my degree from the University of Southern California and have several years of experience supporting adults through a range of life challenges. My work focuses on helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, low self esteem, and stress. Many of the clients I work with are thoughtful and self aware, but feel stuck in recurring emotional or relationship patterns. They may understand what is happening but still struggle to change it, or simply feel overwhelmed by everything they are carrying.
My approach is collaborative, person centered, and insight oriented. I draw from psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness based approaches. Together, we can explore the patterns behind your thoughts, emotions, and relationships while also developing practical tools to help you feel more grounded and confident in your daily life.
Having navigated my own mental health challenges, I understand how vulnerable it can feel to ask for support. One of my greatest strengths is building strong, authentic connections with clients while balancing depth with practicality. I bring empathy and understanding to our work while also gently challenging patterns that may be keeping you stuck.
I believe you are the expert in your own story. My role is to walk alongside you with curiosity and care, working collaboratively to understand what you’re experiencing, explore patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and find approaches that feel meaningful and manageable for you.
Please note: I do not provide crisis or emergency services. If you're in crisis, call 911 or 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline)
Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Attachment issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 127660
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Darla has been really amazing and has helped me through a lot of issues I’ve had and continue to have. She is awesome
Written on Feb 06, 2026 after therapy with Darla for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Dr. Cozzarelli and Better Help have changed my life. I had no outlet and was spiraling. I am now more grounded knowing I have someone that truly cares.
Written on Sep 05, 2025 after therapy with Darla for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and parenting issues
Darla has been really supportive in processing my thoughts and emotions. Her perspective and reassurance is extremely helpful. I could not think of anyone else I would want to share my journey with.
Written on Jul 08, 2025 after therapy with Darla for 2 months on issues concerning grief, and coping with life changes
I’ve had nothing but great sessions with Darla. It’s only been a few sessions so far but I already am seeing many tangible changes in my life and my mindset with concrete ways to improve. Darla is easy to talk to, safe, comforting, and quick.
Written on May 03, 2025 after therapy with Darla for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is very detailed oriented and actually wants to listen to your story and she has many engaging questions and continues conversations rather than ask me what I want to talk about because I don’t always know
Written on Apr 30, 2025 after therapy with Darla for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Darla has been the breath of fresh air I have been longing for. She is caring, actively listens, and responds professionally yet humanly. I feel like she is a best friend with the sage advice without the judgment. I feel seen. I feel heard. I feel taken care of.
Written on Apr 30, 2025 after therapy with Darla for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue