For over a decade, I’ve worked across medical, military, hospice, and community mental health settings—meeting people in some of their most vulnerable moments and helping them navigate toward safety, healing, and stability. I take a more direct approach with people that I work with because I find that the lifestyles of today are constantly on the go-- that being said, I want you to get back to feeling much better more quickly, however, there is never a "quick fix" to therapy and I am absolutely adaptable to the pace in which you are at in life. At the heart of my work is a passion for equity—ensuring that underserved, marginalized, and often-overlooked individuals receive compassionate care and are connected to the resources they deserve.
I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
CA LCSW 88493
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Kind, thoughtful, supportive.
Written on Oct 21, 2025 after therapy with Darren for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Darren is an incredibly skilled and approachable therapist. He’s helped me feel comfortable unpacking my trauma in a way that I’ve yet to find with another therapist. Highly recommend working with Darren!
Written on Oct 12, 2025 after therapy with Darren for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and adhd