About Darlene
Dr. Darlene Groomes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan. She uses a client-centered approach to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk through stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, and relationship concerns.
Dr. Groomes focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions and listens for what matters most to each person. With four years of clinical experience, she draws on several approaches to match the needs people bring.
How Darlene works
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and shift behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers tools for managing strong emotions and improving coping skills. Mindfulness practices are used to build awareness and reduce reactivity.
She also works with issues such as self-esteem, parenting strains, intimacy-related concerns, anger, career stress, and life transitions. Additional focus areas include autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family issues, body image, addiction, fertility concerns, and first responder or veteran-related stress. Sessions address both immediate problems and longer-term growth.
Conversations blend listening with concrete skills and small experiments clients can try. Referrals to other local professionals are provided when a different match would better serve someonelse. Dr.
Groomes conducts sessions in English and offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and subscriptions can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
Darlene lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Darlene works with
The areas below are the ones Darlene selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Intellectual disability
- Intimacy-related issues
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Parenting issues
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 4 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Michigan |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How core approaches guide online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what each person says. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects feelings, and helps clarify priorities so sessions feel personal and respectful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses short exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and behaving, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches clear coping skills for intense emotions and relationship stress. It provides step-by-step tools for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and improving communication.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That decision can change over time as needs shift, and sessions will reflect ongoing feedback and preferences.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility. Video sessions let people read facial cues and practice skills in conversation. Phone sessions can be useful when less bandwidth is available or for a simpler check-in. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit short updates or coaching into a busy day. These options help people keep continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.
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