Darlene Yoder

My communication style

My style is laid back, open-minded, and strengths-based, with humor when possible. Clients quickly feel deeply understood and appreciated. I do not simply ask "how does that make you feel"; instead, I offer direct feedback, observations, challenges, and homework to help clients meet their goals as quickly as possible.

My journey to mental healthcare

I decided during college that mental health counseling was my calling. I realized that my goal of being a lawyer was driven by a desire to help people and that I could have more success doing that one person at a time. Once I started to practice, I also realized that I just love to hear people's stories and watch people create meaningful change.

My goals for you

I follow a "meet them where they're at" approach with clients. What this means is that my personal values and opinions are never part of the goal-setting process. I celebrate and am ready to work on any goal that is identified by a client as a path that will lead to improved lifestyle, functioning, and mood.

Our first session

In our first session, I ensure clients feel comfortable and all questions are answered. We'll complete an assessment and identify goals together. By the end, we'll feel confident our relationship is a good fit and be excited about building your better future.

I identify as...

• Female, Cis
• Caucasian or White