- Client-centered approach
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Darlene
Darlene Goines is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with 18 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, self-esteem struggles, grief, intimacy-related worries, anger, and coping with life changes. She also lists compassion fatigue and ADHD among her focus areas.
Her work is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions center on the client’s concerns and practical steps they can try between meetings. She listens to how problems show up in daily life and helps break them into manageable pieces. Conversations often include clearer communication strategies and ways to reduce daily stressors.
Darlene uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s lead and reflect what matters most to them. She also brings Motivational Interviewing to conversations about change and ambivalence, and Solution-Focused Therapy when clients want short-term goal work. These methods guide how she helps people set small, doable goals and notice progress.
She has worked with caregiving stress, blended family issues, divorce and separation, and family-of-origin concerns. Other topics she addresses include body image, fertility and commitment issues, control and communication problems, and aging or geriatric matters. The range of concerns reflects a focus on practical coping and clearer relationships.
Sessions are offered in English and held in Louisiana. Clients use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to the client. Online sessions can use that same approach by centering the client’s agenda and pace, allowing conversations about stress, relationships, or self-esteem to unfold naturally.Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. In remote sessions this looks like guided conversation to clarify goals, weigh options, and build confidence for small steps. Solution-Focused Therapy directs attention to concrete goals and what works, which can be especially useful when someone wants short-term progress on specific problems.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with the client and then try methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made as progress and feedback guide the plan.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting meetings into a busy life and reducing travel time. If you prefer a shorter check-in or a session that doesn’t require video, confirm the available session options before booking. Confirm current session formats through the online therapy options so you know what will work best for your schedule.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family matters, parenting concerns, self-esteem, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other topics.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her practice is client-centered, focusing on the person’s priorities and practical steps. She combines listening with goal-focused conversations and motivational techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 18 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with a range of personal and relational concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LPC licensed in Louisiana and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.