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Dr. Darlene Anderson, LPC, LCMHC
Virginia
Dr. Darlene Anderson - LPC, LCMHC; anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT focused skills
- Emotion regulation tools
- Communication work
About Darlene
Dr. Darlene Anderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 20 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and addictions. Sessions address practical problems such as communication breakdowns, grief, parenting strain, anger, and career concerns.
She uses clear, structured methods in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) appears among the approaches she practices and is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also draws on client-centered work and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to build problem-solving and emotion-regulation tools.
Her background includes work across community mental health settings and private practice. That experience informs a straightforward, skill-focused style that emphasizes concrete steps people can take between sessions. She aims to help clients notice patterns and test different ways of responding to stress and relationship problems.
Typical sessions involve talking through recent difficulties, practicing short exercises, and setting small goals for the week. She addresses a wide range of topics from substance use and codependency to attachment and blended family challenges. Readers should confirm session options before booking.
Dr. Anderson practices in Virginia and offers services in English. Her credentials are listed as LPC and LCMHC. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Anderson commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so clients can test small changes and track results. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspective and priorities, giving room for the client to set goals and guide session topics. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills help with emotion regulation and distress tolerance through concrete coping techniques.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She will work with the client to decide which methods fit their current needs, goals, and preferences and adjust the plan over time based on what helps most.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the intake team about how sessions can be scheduled to match daily routines and any practical constraints.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Virginia, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, addictions, grief, parenting strain, anger, and related concerns listed in the profile.
What is her general approach or style?
She uses structured, practical methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered techniques, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help people change thoughts and behaviors.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working in community settings and private practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC in Virginia and an LCMHC in North Carolina, and she practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
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.
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