- Client-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Darlene
Darlene Goines is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with 18 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and parenting challenges. She also supports people dealing with self-esteem, grief, anger, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Her work focuses on practical conversations about how family patterns and present stresses shape daily life. She talks through communication problems, control issues, commitment concerns, and blended family dynamics. Family of origin issues are part of the picture she often helps people understand and address.
Darlene uses talk-based methods that keep the immediate problem in view. She draws on client-centered approaches to prioritize the person's perspective. Motivational interviewing helps when someone wants to move from thinking about change to taking steps toward it.
She also uses solution-focused techniques to set small, achievable goals and track progress. Sessions often involve clarifying what is most urgent, trying a few practical changes, and reviewing what worked. The aim is to make adjustments that fit into everyday routines.
Darlene’s background gives attention to caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, fertility and grief concerns, and reactions to separation or divorce. People who need straightforward conversation about patterns from their past, or concrete steps to handle current stressors, will find a direct approach to problem solving.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow the LPC scope of practice in Louisiana. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to begin.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own concerns and perspective. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and follows the client's lead to pinpoint what matters most. This approach helps with relationship, self-esteem, and family pattern questions.Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore readiness for change. It uses focused questions and reflections to help someone move from thinking about change to taking practical steps. This can be useful for habits, parenting goals, or managing ADHD-related routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Darlene will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit, and adjust as needed. The process is collaborative and focused on what is most helpful for the person's situation.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Ask about the available session options when you complete the matching questionnaire. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time so appointments can be scheduled around work or caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family patterns?
She works with family of origin issues, family problems, and communication difficulties that affect adult life and relationships.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses client-centered conversation to center the person's perspective, plus motivational interviewing and solution-focused steps to support change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of clinical experience working with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, and caregiver issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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