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, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, 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), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), 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.
Dr. Groomes is easily the best therapist I've ever worked with. She is personable so that sessions do not feel clinical, and incredibly intelligent and experienced to provide thoughtful guidance, coaching, and support alongside it. It's a very relaxed approach and she's a great and kind human. She's super responsive on the few times I've reached out outside of session. I always look forward to our time where we can catch up on life and stay caught up on goals and progress.
Written on May 20, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Just so extremely happy to have found someone I can talk to, feel comfortable with and actually feel hope for my future
Written on May 13, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dr. Groomes is a wonderfully thoughtful therapist. She listens to my needs and concerns and is not afraid to share things that might not be easy to hear. She is very responsive when I have issues and I am often surprised at how she is able/willing to respond during what I would consider off hours. Overall, a very caring and concerned therapy provider with a huge toolbox of knowledge to share from. I am blessed to have her help.
Written on Feb 26, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Dr. Groomes provides support that resonates with both your emotional and intellectual understanding of your needs. I cannot begin to adequately describe the strength of her abilities and the level of her patience.
Written on Jan 31, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Groomes is amazing. Shes the first therapist I’ve ever spoke too. She made me feel comfortable, to be honest, to be sincere, to be myself and dig deep. She’s upfront, bold, understanding and I’m lucky to have her as my first experience. Ive progressed, fell back, progressed again and she kept me on track even when I forgot myself. Solid stonewall I can rely on to be on my side.
Written on Aug 01, 2023 after therapy with Darlene for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Dr. Groomes has been great. Her recommendations have really had a positive impact on my capacity to manage high demands on my time.
Written on Mar 31, 2023 after therapy with Darlene for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd