I am licensed in Virginia with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, anger management, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Domestic Violence, Family of Origin Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
VA LPC 0701011969
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Darlene was my first ever therapist and it was such a great experience. I was very scared to start therapy, but all of my sessions with her were very comforting. She always knows the exact words to say. I have had much self doubt, but Darlene is always very reassuring and she helped me affirm my self worth! She’s like a friend. I’d recommend her to everyone.
Written on Mar 29, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Very knowledgeable, compassionate, and easy to talk to. I’m very appreciative of her help and support. I look forward to our conversations.
Written on Feb 06, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I look forward to my weekly talks with Darlene. I’ve only had a few sessions with her but it feels like we’ve known one another for years. She is so easy to talk to and is uplifting and encouraging. I always come away feeling like I have tools to use to improve my anxiety and am hopeful that I will be able to continue to overcome my struggles with her support.
Written on Jan 06, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief
She's kind and understanding, she listens and helps me find a solution to whatever is going on.
Written on Nov 25, 2023 after therapy with Darlene for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue