I am a Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). I have had clinical experience working with clients who experience trauma, loss and grief, disability, family issues, and body image challenges. I am a youth mental health first aid provider and trainer in adult mental health first aid response. I offer individual, child, and family counseling. I provide a holistic approach to counseling by addressing physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. I ensure the highest quality care is provided through an integrative, client-centered approach. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques to include cognitive-behavioral, psychoeducational, trauma-informed, mindfulness, and solution-focused. I promote personal growth by providing an atmosphere that is safe, accepting, and direct. I will hear you, validate your experience, and strive for your personal empowerment. If I am not the person to work with you, I will refer you to local area expertise where you may find a better-matched clinician.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Body Image, Divorce and Separation, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Intellectual Disability, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Love, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy
MI LPC 6401003626
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Darlene Groomes. 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 am so grateful that I met Dr. Groomes. I had never gone to therapy before, but I was at a point in my life where I needed guidance. Dr. Groomes helped me to not only overcome the problems I faced, but also to evolve into a better and more fulfilled version of myself. I am forever grateful for her support and advice.
Written on Feb 02, 2023 after therapy with Darlene for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She’s the exact therapist I need in my life right now. Dr. Groomes is highly intuitive and impeccable with solutions.
Written on Dec 28, 2022 after therapy with Darlene for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is the smartest person I know.
Written on Jul 14, 2022 after therapy with Darlene for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
She has been life changing for me! The amount of comfort and trust I have in her is something I have never experienced with other therapists! She is truly fabulous at what she does
Written on Jun 14, 2022 after therapy with Darlene for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Dr. Groomes is absolutely a pleasure speaking with. She understands and validates my concerns and feelings. Dr. Groomes is able to divert my negativity into positivity and allow me to look at things from a different perspective which I wouldn’t have been able to do before. I am very grateful for her.
Written on May 27, 2022 after therapy with Darlene for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Dr. Groomes is a super cool lady. She made me feel comfortable early on with her down to earth and chill demeanor. I feel she’s invested in my well-being and self-discovery.
Written on Mar 22, 2022 after therapy with Darlene for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and compassion fatigue