- Client-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Darlene
Darlene Goines is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Louisiana with 18 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family and parenting concerns, low self-esteem, grief, intimacy issues, anger, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She also addresses related areas such as abandonment, blended family issues, caregiver stress, body image, and forgiveness.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people name what feels heavy and to find practical next steps. Sessions focus on communication patterns, coping skills for intense feelings, and ways to manage life transitions. Motivational Interviewing is used to explore readiness for change and to build clients' own reasons for trying different approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy guides much of her work, so conversations are led by the client's priorities and pace. Solution-Focused Therapy is used when people want short-term, goal-oriented support to make specific changes. Darlene aims to help clients notice small shifts that add up to clearer choices and steadier daily routines.
Her background over nearly two decades includes supporting caregivers, people facing fertility or aging concerns, and those dealing with family-of-origin wounds. She draws on practical problem-solving when communication or commitment issues are in focus. The tone of sessions is direct and respectful, emphasizing what clients want to change and how they might get there.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow the LPC credentialing standards in Louisiana. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short questionnaire before scheduling a first appointment so initial goals and logistics are clear.
How her approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy means conversations start with what the client brings. The therapist listens, follows the client's pace, and helps clarify the issues the client says matter most. This approach helps when someone needs to unpack shame or guilt tied to personal history or relationships.Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore change. It helps people weigh options, build their own reasons to try something different, and take small steps toward clearer decisions. This can be useful for worries about parenting choices, relationship moves, or career shifts.
Solution-Focused Therapy focuses on practical next steps and visible changes. Sessions identify simple, realistic goals and test short experiments to see what helps in daily life, such as communication techniques or coping actions for intense emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help clients choose methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That process is collaborative and may shift as goals change.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered online, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also accommodate quieter surroundings or a camera-free visit if that helps someone engage more comfortably.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, self-esteem struggles, grief, intimacy-related concerns, anger, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would she approach shame or guilt tied to relationships?
She uses client-centered conversations to listen for what matters most, then applies motivational interviewing to explore readiness for change and solution-focused techniques to set small, practical steps.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 18 years of experience working with adults on a range of concerns including caregiver stress, family problems, and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Louisiana.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.