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Darlene Graham

Transformative, practical counseling for relationships and growth

LMHC Indiana

Experience
17 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Self esteem, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Darlene

Darlene Graham is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana with 17 years of experience guiding clients through personal and relational growth. Her work emphasizes practical change and development, helping people move from stuck patterns toward clearer goals and more satisfying relationships.

Background and approach

She frames therapy as a collaborative process that draws on the client’s strengths while offering structured strategies to shift thinking and behavior. Graham often uses thought-restructuring and strengths-based techniques alongside client-centered principles to help clients identify practical steps forward.

Her approach is solution-oriented and relational, addressing concerns such as relationship strain, self-esteem, career transitions, coping with life changes, family and intimacy issues, eating and body image concerns, anger, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses related areas like communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, infidelity, life purpose, and workplace issues.

Clients seeking a therapist who blends a practical, supportive stance with evidence-informed strategies may find her style a strong fit. She invites people ready for change to work together on achievable goals and sustained personal development.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to develop practical skills for changing thoughts and behaviors; it is often applied to issues like anxiety, mood concerns, self-esteem, and eating-related patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape emotions and relational responses, helping clients build more supported ways of relating and address intimacy or family of origin issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship and supports clients in exploring their goals and inner strengths at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself, and the therapist collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what feels most helpful and adjust strategies over time to support meaningful change.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity during life transitions. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, goal-focused care while accommodating different communication styles and practical needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including relationship difficulties, self-esteem, career transitions, coping with life changes, family and intimacy issues, eating and body image problems, anger, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines a client-centered, strengths-based stance with thought-restructuring and solution-focused techniques to help clients make practical changes.
What is her professional background?
She brings 17 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families across stages of life.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is licensed as an LMHC in Indiana with license number IN LMHC 39002200A and practices in the state of Indiana.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She conducts therapy in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Sessions may be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisSelf-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English