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- Addictions focus
- CBT and DBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
About Darlene
Darlene Wilken is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) practicing in Tennessee with eight years of experience. She focuses on addiction and mental health concerns and uses practical therapies such as cognitive behavioral methods and motivational interviewing.
She began her work in inpatient settings supporting adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health needs. More recently she has worked in a methadone clinic with people managing opiate addiction and with clients who have mental health diagnoses alongside substance concerns.
Her caseload has included a range of concerns. These include bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, borderline personality features, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, and reactions to physical and emotional trauma. She also addresses relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, anger, career stress, and LGBT-related concerns.
In sessions she draws on client-centered practice, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. That means conversations focus on practical skills, present challenges, and goals the client wants to reach. Sessions often include skill teaching, problem solving, and reflective listening.
People who choose to work with her can expect straightforward talk about current problems, clear strategies to try between sessions, and collaboration on next steps. To set up a first meeting, follow the practice's booking steps and complete the brief matching questionnaire before scheduling a session.
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How her approaches work in remote sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's own goals and perspectives. The therapist listens, reflects, and helps people name what matters to them so sessions stay focused on practical concerns and decisions.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and offers concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing stress with step-by-step strategies.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It teaches skills for handling strong feelings and improving relationships, which can help with anger, self-harm risks, and intense mood swings.
Finding the right approach is part of early sessions. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match the person's needs, goals, and preferences. She will adjust techniques as things change and check in about what is and isn't working.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people try therapy without reorganizing their whole day.
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Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Tennessee
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, and related relationship and parenting issues.
What therapy approaches does she use?
Her practice uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working in addiction and mental health settings, including inpatient treatment and clinic work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC and LPC-MHSP credentials and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.