- LMFT in Florida
- Practical steps
- Experience with trauma
About Darlene
Darlene Mayers is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida. She has spent more than 26 years helping people navigate anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma, and career concerns. Her style is warm and interactive, and she focuses on practical steps that clients can use outside sessions.
Darlene draws on a mix of approaches to shape each plan to a person's needs. She uses client-centered listening to understand core concerns. Cognitive behavioral tools help people test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also incorporates mindfulness and skills from dialectical behavior therapy when emotional regulation is a challenge.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. The LMFT credential reflects licensure in Florida. Across many years she has worked with people facing mood disorders, panic, personality challenges, substance use, and trauma histories.
In sessions she blends coaching and therapy to set achievable goals. She emphasizes clear, manageable steps and feedback so progress can be tracked. People who want straightforward strategies for coping, improving relationships, or making career shifts often find this approach useful.
Darlene encourages anyone considering help to start with a brief match and plan. That lets her understand priorities and design sessions around what matters most to each person.
Darlene draws on a mix of approaches to shape each plan to a person's needs. She uses client-centered listening to understand core concerns. Cognitive behavioral tools help people test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also incorporates mindfulness and skills from dialectical behavior therapy when emotional regulation is a challenge.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. The LMFT credential reflects licensure in Florida. Across many years she has worked with people facing mood disorders, panic, personality challenges, substance use, and trauma histories.
In sessions she blends coaching and therapy to set achievable goals. She emphasizes clear, manageable steps and feedback so progress can be tracked. People who want straightforward strategies for coping, improving relationships, or making career shifts often find this approach useful.
Darlene encourages anyone considering help to start with a brief match and plan. That lets her understand priorities and design sessions around what matters most to each person.
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
How her approaches shape online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience and goals. It helps people feel heard and guides the therapist to tailor the work to what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skill-based exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships through emotion regulation and distress tolerance.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean starting with listening and goal-setting, then adding CBT or DBT skills where they are most useful.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make it simpler to continue care during life changes while still using the same therapeutic tools and structure.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address in therapy?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, career questions, ADHD, and related issues listed in her specialties.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is compassionate, interactive, and goal-oriented, blending client-centered listening with practical skills work.
How long has she practiced?
She brings 26 years of experience in the mental health field, including work with mood disorders, substance use, and trauma.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LMFT, licensed in Florida, and practices from a Florida location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.