- Strengths-based
- Relationship-focused
- Thought restructuring
About Darlene
Darlene Graham is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who brings 17 years of clinical experience to work and wellbeing concerns. She introduces herself as a coach and counselor focused on personal, relational, and spiritual growth. Her opening aim is simple: help people make practical shifts that let them move forward in meaningful ways.
Her style is direct and client-centered. She meets people where they are and works step-by-step to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions emphasize strengths, practical problem solving, and gradual thought restructuring rather than long lectures or labels.
Darlene has worked with a wide age range, including children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults, and she uses methods geared to the individual rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. She often combines talk-based exploration with concrete tools for managing emotions, relationships, and workplace challenges.
Common concerns she addresses include relationship struggles, self-esteem, career and workplace issues, coping with life changes, intimacy-related issues, eating and body image concerns, anger, and compassion fatigue. She also helps people facing family of origin issues, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.
Her sessions tend to be collaborative and paced to each person's needs. People who want a practical, strengths-based approach that focuses on changing thought patterns and improving relationships may find her approach useful.
Approaches that shape online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape feelings and behavior. It helps people understand why they react in familiar ways with partners and close others, and can be useful for improving connection and trust.Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and priorities. The therapist listens, reflects, and follows the client's lead to build goals that matter to them, which can help with self-esteem, decision making, and life transitions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking patterns, which is helpful for anxiety, mood shifts, and workplace stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the approach together rather than committing to a fixed path up front.
If you are considering online sessions, check the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue work with a licensed professional when in-person visits are difficult, while leaving the choice of session type to be confirmed during scheduling.
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Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with relationship concerns, self-esteem, career and workplace issues, coping with life changes, intimacy-related problems, eating and body image issues, anger, and compassion fatigue among other areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical, focusing on strengths and step-by-step shifts in thinking. She uses solution-focused techniques and thought restructuring to help people move forward.
What is her professional background?
She has 17 years of experience in counseling and coaching, working with a broad range of ages from children to older adults.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LMHC in Indiana and provides services from that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy match?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.