Darlene Dezso, LICSW

Darlene Dezso is a licensed mental health professional practicing in Alabama with 35 years of experience, most of which has been in private practice. She holds the LICSW credential - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and brings a calm, compassionate approach to helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and past abuse, and mild to moderate depression. Her work also addresses self-esteem, codependency, motivation, and the search for life purpose and empowerment.

Her practice emphasizes treating each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She listens closely to understand a client's experience and tailors conversation and treatment to meet unique needs. That might include supporting someone through bereavement, navigating relationship or family-of-origin issues, coping with the emotional consequences of disaster or first responder work, or addressing isolation and feelings of emptiness.

Darlene focuses on facilitating self-love, confidence, and balance across mind, body, and spirit. She meets clients where they are, helping them take the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life while offering steady, practical support as they work toward their goals.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and healing

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and understanding. This approach helps people build self-awareness, self-acceptance, and confidence as they work through life changes and emotional challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop alternative ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with everyday difficulties.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It can be especially useful for managing intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and patterns of self-criticism.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Darlene will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and recommend or adapt methods that fit the individual. Together they decide which strategies to try and adjust the plan over time based on what is most helpful.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to access consistent support, continue care during life transitions, and integrate therapy into everyday routines while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to each client's needs.