Hi and welcome! I am licensed in Alabama with 35 years of professional work experience, mostly including private practice. I have experience in helping clients with stress, balancing mind, body and spirit, grief, anxiety, trauma and past abuse, motivation, self- esteem, codependence (confusion & fear) and confidence, as well as, mild to moderate depression. Facilitating self-love, life-purpose and empowerment is key. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will meet you where you are, really listening on a deep level and I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Grief, Compassion fatigue, Codependency, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Military and veterans issues, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy
AL LICSW 0940C
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Darlene Dezso. 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.
Very professional!
Written on Sep 30, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 1 year on issues concerning anger management
She is great and very understanding
Written on Aug 11, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
So far, she has given me the appropriate support and started to provide the tools I need to address my issues. Very compassionate and caring. Extremely knowledgeable.
Written on Jul 31, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Darlene has been so helpful in talking my issues through with me!
Written on Jun 20, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very good listener....Very knowledgeable
Written on Apr 08, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Darlene is extremely supportive and involved in sessions - she keeps track of what your struggles are and what progress you have made. She listens attentively and empathizes with how you feel. She offers strategies to help cope and always responds in a timely manner.
Written on Mar 26, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management