- Client-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Darlene
Darlene Goines is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 18 years of experience. She focuses on common life stresses such as anxiety, relationship problems, parenting strain, grief, and anger. Her work also includes helping people with self-esteem, intimacy concerns, and coping with big life changes.
Darlene uses straightforward, person-centered methods that invite clients to talk through what matters most to them. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to focus on the client's perspective, Motivational Interviewing to explore readiness for change, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, practical steps. Sessions tend to be conversational and goal-oriented so progress is visible.
She also addresses issues that often sit behind the immediate problem, such as family of origin concerns, communication breakdowns, caregiver stress, and control or commitment worries. Darlene works with people facing fertility, aging, blended family, and divorce-related stresses as well.
Her style emphasizes respectful listening and gradual, practical adjustments rather than quick fixes. She helps clients identify small changes that reduce tension and improve daily functioning. Work on anger focuses on recognizing triggers, practicing different responses, and rebuilding strained connections.
People who reach out can expect a pragmatic approach that links clear goals to small experiments between sessions. The practice is aimed at adults seeking to change patterns, manage emotions more effectively, and handle relationship or life challenges with steadier coping.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening to the client's perspective and reflecting back what matters. Online sessions using this approach let people describe their experiences and priorities, and the therapist mirrors that to increase clarity.Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people weigh reasons for change and build internal motivation. In remote sessions this looks like guided questions, gentle challenges, and planning practical steps toward client goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which method or mix of methods fits best, based on needs, goals, and personal preference. That decision can change over time as progress is made.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since format options are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule regular check-ins, reduce travel time, and fit brief progress sessions into a busy week. It also allows for different pacing such as shorter check-ins when needed or longer sessions for deeper conversations.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with irritation, resentment that builds over time, anger that affects close relationships, and managing strong reactions at work or home.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a client-centered, conversational approach combined with motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to set practical goals.
How much experience does she have?
Darlene has 18 years of clinical experience working with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and family issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.