- Family of origin issues
- CBT and mindfulness
- Stress and addiction
About Darlene
Dr. Darlene Groomes is a Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, and related struggles such as self-esteem and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and geared toward practical change rather than labels.
Her approach is rooted in client-centered work. That means she listens first and shapes sessions around what a person brings. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Dialectical behavior skills and mindfulness strategies are used when people need tools for emotional regulation and staying present.
Many clients come because patterns from the family they grew up in still affect how they relate now. She helps people look at family of origin issues, blended-family dynamics, parenting strain, and other family problems without blaming anyone. Work can include talking through expectations, boundary-setting, and figuring out day-to-day changes that reduce conflict.
Practical matters are part of sessions. People learn small skills they can try between meetings. Topics often include managing anger, addressing substance use, and improving intimacy-related concerns. Career and life-purpose questions are also common.
If a different kind of help would fit better, she says so and can point people to local specialists. To begin clients are asked to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's priorities. Online sessions allow the counselor to ask about what matters most and shape each meeting around present concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical experiments and exercises to try between sessions. Delivered remotely, CBT can include written worksheets and short practice tasks to use during the week. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) provides skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness; in online sessions clients can learn and rehearse these skills and check in about how they are using them in daily life.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist discusses goals, symptoms, and preferences together and recommends methods that fit. That collaborative process helps identify whether CBT, DBT, client-centered work, or a blend will be most useful.
Session format details are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find remote meetings a practical way to practice new skills between sessions and keep therapy connected to everyday routines.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, and related issues like self-esteem, anger, and parenting strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She practices client-centered care and uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, emotion-focused work, and mindfulness to guide sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working with people dealing with trauma, loss, family problems, and body image concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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