Darlene Mayers, LMFT
Therapist in Florida
Hopeful, practical care for addiction and stress
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Profile checklist
- CredentialsLMFT
- License listedLMFT, Florida (no. MT1735)
- NPI number1346785219
- Experience26 years listed
- LanguageEnglish
- Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches includeClient-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy
- FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp
Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.
- Solution focused
- Compassionate support
- Goal oriented
About Darlene
Darlene Mayers is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Florida with 26 years of experience in mental health. She focuses on practical help for people facing anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, and trauma. Her approach is compassionate and interactive, aimed at finding workable steps forward for everyday life.
She has worked with people coping with panic, mood disorders, grief, and substance-related problems. She also supports those managing relationship struggles, intimacy issues, parenting strains, and career stress. Additional areas of focus include ADHD, codependency, body image, chronic illness, and caregiving stress.
Darlene draws on several therapy methods to build a plan with each person. She uses client-centered techniques to keep sessions personal and motivational interviewing to encourage change. Cognitive behavioral tools and dialectical behavior skills are used to address thought patterns and emotion regulation.
Her training includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. The profile lists her Florida LMFT credential. She offers life coaching alongside therapy for people wanting focused goal work.
Sessions aim to be respectful and solution-focused, with steps that fit daily life. Prospective clients should confirm available session formats before booking. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
She has worked with people coping with panic, mood disorders, grief, and substance-related problems. She also supports those managing relationship struggles, intimacy issues, parenting strains, and career stress. Additional areas of focus include ADHD, codependency, body image, chronic illness, and caregiving stress.
Darlene draws on several therapy methods to build a plan with each person. She uses client-centered techniques to keep sessions personal and motivational interviewing to encourage change. Cognitive behavioral tools and dialectical behavior skills are used to address thought patterns and emotion regulation.
Her training includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy. The profile lists her Florida LMFT credential. She offers life coaching alongside therapy for people wanting focused goal work.
Sessions aim to be respectful and solution-focused, with steps that fit daily life. Prospective clients should confirm available session formats before booking. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what a person needs. Sessions aim to be respectful and collaborative, with the therapist reflecting back concerns and goals to help people feel understood and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and tries small experiments or skill practice to change how someone thinks and acts. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and some addiction-related behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend which methods to try. That plan can change over time based on what is helpful and what the person wants to focus on.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as they are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue skill practice and homework between sessions. If you want to begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete the matching questionnaire to schedule according to therapist availability.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
26+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Darlene help with?
The practice addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and related issues like grief, intimacy, parenting, and career concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
She practices a compassionate, interactive style that focuses on finding practical steps and building a tailored treatment plan with each person.
How many years of experience does she have?
She brings 26 years of experience in the mental health field working with mood disorders, substance-related problems, trauma, and life coaching.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.