Darlene Mayers, LMFT

Darlene Mayers is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida with 26 years of experience in the mental health field. She blends clinical training and practical experience to support people facing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, mood and personality disorders, substance use and other addictions, and histories of trauma and abuse. In addition to therapy, she offers life coaching services to help clients build practical strategies for change.

Ms. Mayers earned a B.S. in Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. The LMFT credential indicates training and licensure to practice marriage and family therapy in Florida, including work with individuals, couples, and families.

Her therapeutic style is described as compassionate, sensitive, sincere, respectful, and interactive. She draws from a mix of therapeutic modalities to tailor treatment plans to each person's needs, focusing on collaborative problem solving and skills to manage symptoms and improve relationships. If someone is ready to explore solutions and make changes, she offers guided support and practical tools to move forward.

Approaches and online care that meet you where you are

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental setting where the client is treated as the expert on their life; the therapist offers empathy and support to help people explore values, feelings, and choices, which can be helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; it is often used to address anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching practical skills for managing symptoms and changing routines.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness; it can be especially useful for intense emotions, relationship patterns, and coping with crises.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Darlene collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances, adjusting methods over time so therapy remains useful and relevant.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, access therapists from different locations, and maintain continuity of care during changes in schedule or routine.