- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Darrell
Darrell Clarke is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 22 years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem difficulties, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on concerns such as abandonment, attachment struggles, codependency, commitment worries, and guilt and shame.
He uses straightforward conversation and practical techniques in sessions. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas alongside client-centered listening and mindfulness practices. He encourages clear goals and small, manageable steps instead of long abstract plans.
In work with relationship or intimacy concerns he helps people name patterns that repeat and practice new ways of communicating. For issues tied to shame or guilt he offers ways to notice the thoughts and feelings that keep someone stuck and then test more helpful responses. He pays attention to how past attachments shape present behavior without rehashing every detail.
Darrell asks for motivation and willingness to do the work between sessions. He frames therapy as collaborative problem-solving and homework is often part of the plan. Progress is measured in clearer choices and more consistent behavior rather than promises about outcomes.
People who want direct feedback, practical exercises, and a blend of thinking and feeling work may find his style a fit. Sessions are conducted in English and he practices in Texas. Confirm current session options before booking if you need a specific format.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying values and taking committed action toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help when guilt or shame are getting in the way of meaningful choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses concrete exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking. It is useful for anxiety, self-critical thinking, and relationship patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review what feels most relevant and practical based on a person's needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is made or new issues appear.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when a full session isn't needed. They also let people practice skills in the places where challenges actually occur, such as at home or during a break at work. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises for remote sessions, including guided mindfulness practices and homework tasks to try between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related topics such as abandonment, attachment, infidelity, and guilt and shame.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses a mix of cognitive techniques and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, practice different responses, and test changes in small steps.
What is his background and experience?
He is an LPC with 22 years of professional experience working with a range of stress and relationship concerns.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds an LPC credential in Texas and practices there.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm the current options before booking a session.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.