- CBT methods
- EMDR for trauma
- Motivational interviewing
About Darlene
Darlene Hill is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with eight years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, trauma and relationship concerns. She also supports people facing challenges with addictions, sleep problems, self-esteem, ADHD, and life changes that feel overwhelming.
She uses straightforward therapy methods that focus on what can change now. Sessions often involve looking at thought patterns that feed anxiety or anger and trying small behavior changes that make daily life easier. For people carrying guilt, shame, or hurt from past events, she uses approaches aimed at processing those memories and reducing their hold on current life.
Her work includes practical tools for improving communication, addressing control issues, and handling hurt after separation or infidelity. She also helps clients who feel isolated, are navigating multicultural or veteran-related concerns, or who struggle with purpose and career decisions. Motivational interviewing is used to support people working on addiction and habit change.
Darlene blends problem-focused work with techniques for processing trauma when needed. That can include eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, alongside cognitive strategies and solution-focused steps. The focus is on clear, manageable steps rather than long theoretical talks.
Sessions are offered in English and are based in Washington. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the online booking flow.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Darlene uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT helps with anger, anxiety, sleep problems, and day-to-day stress by teaching concrete skills and coping steps. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is used to process distressing memories so they interfere less with current functioning; it is often chosen for trauma and post-traumatic stress symptoms.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Darlene will talk with each person about their immediate goals and preferences and then recommend a combination of techniques. She adjusts tools over time based on what the client reports is useful and what fits their routine.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. It can allow steady progress through structured CBT exercises, trauma processing like EMDR when appropriate, and collaborative planning using motivational interviewing techniques to support behavior change.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, trauma and relationship issues, plus related areas like addiction, sleep, self-esteem, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses practical, action-focused methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused steps, and motivational interviewing to make changes in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
Darlene has eight years of clinical experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor working with adults on a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC licensed in Washington and conducts practice from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.