Hello! I'm Darlene, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Indiana and a Certified Professional Coach with over 18 years of experience in listening to and connecting with people to help them grow, change, heal and reach personal, professional, relational, and spiritual goals. I specialize in Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT). I am also an EFCT (Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist) I am passionate about supporting marriages to become securely attached relationships, with increased connection, and more emotional safety. These seemingly impossible tasks can be very possible with EFCT! NOTE: Couples work is self-pay only. Additionally, I love supporting individuals in their ongoing growth and development. How? By helping you find emotional balance, confidence, and the ability to manage day-to-day life stressors and major life events. With a degree in Psychotherapy and Faith, I do offer integration of Biblical and therapeutic principles to support interested clients in making gains from both a natural and spiritual perspective. In summary, the focus of my work includes: *Couples Therapy *Growth & Development (Personal, Professional, Relational, Spiritual) *Stress Management (which includes a focus on situational anxiety and depression). NOTE: Long-term chronic or severe depression and/or anxiety and significant trauma will be referred to providers who have expertise in these areas.
The first session will be an opportunity to further connect and build sound treatment goals for the work.
My biggest strength is helping people understand themselves in order to create a life that works for them. Once you know your values, your vision and your mission (purpose), you can begin to make choices & decisions that align and move you in a direction that suits/fits you versus moving in the direction society wants for you. Most people are unhappy because they haven't yet found out that they can spend their lives focusing on what's within their control instead of focusing on trying to change other people or systems that are outside of their control. My favorite quote is, "Most people don't lead their lives. They just accept their lives." -- John C. Maxwell. In my work, I endeavor to help clients begin to lead/guide/direct their lives for greater life satisfaction!
My ideal client desires change (individually and/or relationally) and has reached a place where they are ready, willing, and able to make small shifts to reach progress. Change and growth can be difficult, which is why most people settle to be satisfied staying stuck. However, change, growth, and development (personal, professional, relational, spiritual) are possible with understanding, consistency, commitment, and intention.
Christian Counseling
For clients who specify, I provide Christian Counseling that seeks to incorporate Biblical principles into the resolution of presenting issues.
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
I use EFCT - Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy to support couples in clarifying communication, exploring attachment needs, and potentially creating a more secure relationship.
Couples Counseling
Experiencing a great relationship doesn't have to be left to luck! I used methods that have been shown to be effective and fruitful when executed consistently!
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August 3, 2025
Darlene is wonderful!! We trust her and were extremely comfortable from day 1. So glad we found her!