I am a licensed mental health therapist in New York with 33 years of professional work experience in a variety of settings. I have a special interest in working with college students/young adults and experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. 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: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Guilt and shame, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
NY LMHC 000617
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My therapist Darlene is a major guiding point in my life. Without our sessions I know for a fact that I would not be where I am today. Darlene keeps me grounded & helps me focus on what matters.
Written on Sep 19, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
We have only been working with each other for two weeks now but I am liking it so far !
Written on Jun 20, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 5 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and career difficulties
Since the moment we have been paired, Darlene has been responsive, relevant and really hears what I say. She asks appropriate questions that really make me think about what is necessary for me to grow and handle life situations in a positive and healthy way.
Written on Jan 28, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and grief