- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness techniques
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, addiction, relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, anger, career questions, depression, and coping with life changes.
She uses a client-centered approach in sessions and draws on cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior techniques when useful. Mindfulness and emotionally-focused ideas also appear in her work. Conversations tend to be practical and focused on what the person wants to change in day-to-day life.
Dr. Groomes has experience with issues that overlap with disability and neurodiversity, including autism and Asperger Syndrome and intellectual disability. She also notes experience with blended family issues, divorce and separation, and substance use concerns. This background can help when routines and roles shift in a new household.
Her work includes attention to grief, loss, and first responder or veteran-related concerns. She mentions mental health first aid training for youth and adults, which informs how she responds to someone in acute distress or early crisis signs.
Sessions focus on concrete skills, coping strategies, and clearer communication. She can suggest next steps or refer to other local specialists when a different match is likely to help the person better.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Dr. Groomes commonly uses client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) ideas in her practice. Client-centered work focuses on listening and helping a person set their own goals, which is useful when making role changes in a blended household. CBT helps identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical behavior changes for anxiety, mood, or stress. DBT offers skills for regulating strong emotions and improving communication when tensions rise at home.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That choice can shift as sessions proceed, and techniques from different approaches are often combined to match what a person needs.
The original biography does not list specific online formats for sessions, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also be helpful when someone prefers not to be on camera or needs a simpler audio option to save bandwidth. Licensed professionals tailor the practical setup to match a person’s schedule and communication preferences.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address that relate to blended households?
She lists blended family issues, family problems, and parenting among her focus areas and can help with role changes and merging routines.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach and incorporates CBT, DBT, EFT, and mindfulness techniques as appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working with trauma, grief, family issues, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing from Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography lists session formats in general terms but does not specify which are offered here; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for therapy with her?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.