- Client-centered work
- CBT and mindfulness
- Trauma and grief
About Darlene
Dr. Darlene Groomes is a Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with four years of clinical experience. She lists stress, anxiety and related concerns such as grief, depression, addiction, and family problems among the issues she addresses. Dr. Groomes works with people facing life transitions and relationship strain, and she also notes a focus on ADHD and compassion fatigue.
Her style centers on client-centered work and practical tools. She blends cognitive behavioral methods with mindfulness and elements of emotionally-focused and dialectical work. Sessions tend to include skill-building, reflection on patterns, and step-by-step strategies for coping with anxiety and everyday stress.
Dr. Groomes has experience supporting people who have faced trauma, loss, disability, and body image challenges. She also trains others in youth mental health first aid and adult mental health first aid response. That background informs a focus on early support and practical responses when stress or crisis shows up.
She says she uses psychoeducational techniques and solution-focused ideas alongside mindfulness practices. Conversations often cover thinking patterns, emotion regulation skills, and practical actions to reduce distress. When a different kind of help would be more useful, she refers to local area expertise.
Sessions aim to balance direct feedback and listening. People can expect a mix of thought-based work and exercises they can apply between meetings. The description provided here reflects her stated approaches and focus areas.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Groomes draws on client-centered therapy to focus on each person's concerns and goals. That approach means conversation-driven work where the therapist listens, reflects what matters most, and helps set the goals for sessions. Client-centered work helps when someone wants more space to talk through social anxiety or relationship stress.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills. CBT exercises often include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing small behavioral steps, useful for social anxiety and coping with avoidance. Mindfulness practices are integrated as short exercises to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without judgment, which can reduce reactivity in stressful social moments.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that fit the client's preferences and needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most, so the approach evolves with feedback.
The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Those practical benefits can help fit therapy into a busy day while focusing on skills to manage anxiety and stress.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She lists stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, family problems, ADHD, and related issues such as body image and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She describes a client-centered approach that uses practical techniques like cognitive behavioral methods, mindfulness, and solution-focused ideas.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience as a Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC licensed in Michigan and works from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model 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.