Dr. Darlene Groomes

Dr. Darlene Groomes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan. She blends a person-centered style with practical strategies to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and life transitions. Her approach aims to make sessions feel straightforward and focused on what matters right now.

With four years of clinical experience, she has worked with people who face trauma, loss, disability, and family concerns. She also brings experience with body image struggles and issues related to parenting and relationships. Her background includes training in youth mental health first aid and adult mental health first aid response.

Dr. Groomes describes her work as holistic. She pays attention to physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual needs and adapts what she does to each person. Sessions often mix listening, validation, and practical exercises drawn from cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness methods.

She uses a range of approaches including client-centered, dialectical behavior therapy, emotionally focused work, and narrative tools when they fit the person’s goals. Her style is accepting and direct, with an emphasis on personal empowerment and concrete steps forward.

If a different clinician would be a better match, she offers referrals to local specialists. People looking for help around divorce and separation, addiction, trauma, or coping with major life changes can expect a collaborative process focused on realistic goals and steady progress.

How therapy approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person needs. It emphasizes empathic listening and helping people set their own goals, which can make sessions feel collaborative and respectful.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and homework to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns over time.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better relationships. It is useful when strong emotions, anger, or repeated unhelpful coping get in the way of daily life.

Choosing an approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try different tools, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That shared decision-making helps match techniques to a person’s needs and preferences.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy schedule and fewer travel demands. Online work can allow shorter check-ins when needed and the use of worksheets and exercises between meetings. Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered and can pick what fits your routine.