About
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and trauma
- CBT and mindfulness
About Darlene
Darlene Mayers is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Florida with 26 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship issues, grief, parenting concerns, and related challenges. Darlene also lists work with LGBT concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues among her areas of focus.
She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen without judgment and help people name what matters most to them. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice and change patterns of thinking that feed anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools and mindfulness practices are used to manage intense emotions and build steadier routines.
Her background includes a B.S. in Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University and an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. Her training and long experience have involved supporting adults with substance use and mood disorders, and with trauma histories.
In sessions she works interactively and respectfully. Conversations are practical and step-focused. She pairs short-term coping skills with longer-term work on relationships, communication, and parenting stress.
People contact her for help with life changes, grief, caregiver strain, blended family challenges, and career pressure. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, chronic illness, and co-morbid conditions. The emphasis is on clear, usable strategies you can try between appointments.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps people clarify goals and make decisions by centering their own priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That collaboration can shift over time as goals change or new challenges emerge.
Confirm the session formats available before booking so you know how appointments are delivered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use techniques such as in-the-moment mindfulness practice or real-time skills coaching during daily routines. Ask about specific scheduling options and any format details when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and many related topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses an interactive, respectful approach that combines Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to build practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 26 years of experience in the mental health field working with adults on mood disorders, substance use, trauma histories, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for appointments.
How does her pricing work?
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.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.