Denise Darling, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Denise!

I look forward to working alongside you as you gain the tools, insight and confidence needed for your therapeutic journey.

My focus

I specialize in working with adults who may be uncertain about therapy or have struggled to find the right fit in the past. Together we create a supportive space that fosters self-discovery, resilience, and meaningful progress towards their goals.

My approach

My goal is to create a space where clients feel genuinely heard, understood, and comfortable being themselves while we work together to navigate challenges and build on their strengths. Using CBT and Strengths based approaches, I help clients develop practical tools, increasing self-awareness, and feel more confident in creating meaningful change.

My communication style

I communicate in a way that is both straightforward and empathic, balancing honest guidance with patience, understanding, and encouragement.

My journey to mental healthcare

My path to becoming a therapist was influenced by personal experiences and witnessing the struggles of people close to me. Those experiences inspired me to dedicate my career to supporting others through life's challenges and helping them build healthier, more fulfilling lives.

My goals for you

I take a collaborative and flexible approach to therapy. Together, we can create goals, regularly review our progress, and adjust our plan as needed. I encourage open communication and want clients to feel comfortable sharing what's working and what isn't, so we can build a path forward that genuinely support growth.

Our first session

My goal for the first session is to create a relaxed, low stress environment where we can get to know each other, build rapport and begin developing a foundation of trust and collaboration.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based

Object Relations

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Trauma Focused

+ 8 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 18 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, San Bernardino.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Denise Darling