- Person-centered support
- Skills-based tools
- Holistic approach
About Darlene
Dr. Darlene Groomes is a Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and life transitions. She offers a straightforward, person-centered way of working that aims to meet people where they are and help them take practical steps forward.
She blends client-centered conversation with skills-based tools. That can mean using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thoughts, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to improve emotion regulation. Mindfulness practices and emotionally-focused work are also part of her approach when they suit someone’s goals.
Her background includes working with trauma, loss, disability, body image concerns, and family challenges. She also has experience supporting people facing career strain, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and issues tied to military service and veteran life. That range informs how she shapes sessions for different needs.
Dr. Groomes uses a holistic lens that considers physical, emotional, social, and spiritual factors. Sessions emphasize clear listening, validation of experience, and collaborative goal-setting. If she feels another clinician would be a better match, she will offer referrals to local specialists.
She has four years of clinical experience and practices in Michigan. The LPC credential identifies her as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Sessions and plans are adjusted to fit each person’s situation and priorities.
She blends client-centered conversation with skills-based tools. That can mean using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thoughts, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to improve emotion regulation. Mindfulness practices and emotionally-focused work are also part of her approach when they suit someone’s goals.
Her background includes working with trauma, loss, disability, body image concerns, and family challenges. She also has experience supporting people facing career strain, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and issues tied to military service and veteran life. That range informs how she shapes sessions for different needs.
Dr. Groomes uses a holistic lens that considers physical, emotional, social, and spiritual factors. Sessions emphasize clear listening, validation of experience, and collaborative goal-setting. If she feels another clinician would be a better match, she will offer referrals to local specialists.
She has four years of clinical experience and practices in Michigan. The LPC credential identifies her as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Sessions and plans are adjusted to fit each person’s situation and priorities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative Therapy
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
How her approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person without judgment. Online sessions can still prioritize being heard and setting goals together, which helps people manage stress, grief, and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. In an online setting CBT can include worksheets, guided exercises, and joint problem-solving to address anxiety, depression, and addictive patterns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. These techniques can be practiced between sessions and reviewed during meetings to support mood management and impulse control.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and daily life. That might mean emphasizing skills practice, guided reflection, or mindfulness depending on what helps most.
Session format options are not specified in the profile, so confirm current session types before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a busy day, shorten commute time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework so progress continues even when schedules are tight.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, self-esteem, family issues, parenting strain, and related concerns listed in the profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, mixing talk therapy with practical techniques from CBT, DBT, EFT, and mindfulness as appropriate.
What experience does she bring?
She has four years of clinical experience working with trauma, loss, disability, body image issues, and family challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LPC in Michigan and practices there.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.