I am dually certified as a mental health (LPC) and substance abuse counselor (SAC) and have been working in the field for six years. I began working in inpatient treatment working with addiction and mental health with adults over the age of 18. I am currently working in a methadone clinic with individuals suffering from opiate addictions and even though we do not specialize in addiction I am given those who have been diagnosed with mental health issues as well. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including bipolar, schizophrenia, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting issues, and ADHD. I have also helped those who have experienced physical trauma and emotional abuse.
My therapy style is warm and interactive, I believe in treating everyone with utmost respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach to treatment combines mindfulness, motivational interviewing, CBT, DBT, person centered, and solution focused therapies. I will tailor your treatment plan to meet your specific and unique needs.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, ADHD, Drug and alcohol addiction
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
TN LPC-MHSP 7136
WI LPC 7609-125
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Darlene is awesome. She listens cares and just helps me sort out my issues. She has helped me a lot
Written on Sep 22, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Darlene was an excellent listener and skilled as a compassionate therapist. I would recommend her for anyone seeking professional therapy. She helped me manage anxiety and to focus on what I'm grateful for. Thank you so much!
Written on Jun 24, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Darlene is a phenomenal therapist. She understands me, validates me when I’m right and tells me when I’m wrong. She’s an expert in so many areas and is REAL Pearson with her own real problems, which makes her so relatable and trustworthy. I’ve been seeing her for over a year which has resulted in the best of days (short sessions) and my worst of days (sessions that have run much longer than planned), and she has always left me feeling better than I did prior to our call, and she has never once cut our session short, she truly cares! If you are looking for someone that specializes in family and addiction, choose Darlene, you won’t be disappointed.
Written on Jun 18, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Darlene has been wonderful over the past year. She is very knowledgeable and bluntly cuts through issues, while simultaneously being compassionate and encouraging ! Highly recommended!
Written on Apr 06, 2024 after therapy with Darlene for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Darlene is incredibly good at listening and understanding what I’m really trying to say, sometimes better than I understand myself. She has great intuition and truly wants to help.
Written on Nov 10, 2023 after therapy with Darlene for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions
Darlene is so kind and understanding. You never feel judged and she explains so well that your fears don’t have to be your reality.
Written on Aug 07, 2023 after therapy with Darlene for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd