- Calm listening
- Practical skills
- Collaborative work
About Darlene
Darlene Kelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety while navigating life changes. She greets new clients with a calm, open presence and listens without judgment. Reaching out for help can feel hard, and she aims to make that first step feel a little easier.
Her work centers on giving people space to tell their story and name what they are feeling. She does not try to erase past experience. Instead she supports people as they decide how to move forward, one step at a time.
With 24 years of clinical experience, she has worked with a wide range of concerns. These include trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, addiction, ADHD, and caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with sleep and eating struggles, body image, and life-stage transitions.
Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking, and learning new ways to respond to difficult emotions.
Darlene works from Louisiana and conducts sessions in English. International clients are welcomed. To begin, a person can select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on therapist availability.
Her work centers on giving people space to tell their story and name what they are feeling. She does not try to erase past experience. Instead she supports people as they decide how to move forward, one step at a time.
With 24 years of clinical experience, she has worked with a wide range of concerns. These include trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, addiction, ADHD, and caregiver stress. She also supports people dealing with sleep and eating struggles, body image, and life-stage transitions.
Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking, and learning new ways to respond to difficult emotions.
Darlene works from Louisiana and conducts sessions in English. International clients are welcomed. To begin, a person can select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on therapist availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy
Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi
Languages
English
Therapeutic options applied in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice hard thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It is often useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and shifting them to change feelings and behavior. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relational patterns that shape how people connect and cope, which can help with intimacy, grief, and trauma.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs and goals and decide together which methods to try. That collaborative process guides whether sessions emphasize skills practice, emotional processing, or relational work.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a workday break, or offering sessions when attending in person would be difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, or attachment-focused work to an online setting while supporting practical skills and clearer thinking.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress and anxiety and related concerns like trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, mood disorders, addiction, ADHD, sleep and eating problems, and caregiver stress.
What is the general style of therapy?
Sessions emphasize open listening and collaboration. The therapist helps people name feelings, practice coping strategies, and set small goals for change.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She brings 24 years of clinical experience to her work and has supported people through a wide range of life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing from Louisiana with the credential shown as LCSW.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.