Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 21 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Coping Skills, Substance Misuse and 6 more.
Darla Belflower
New to Grow
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Kansas and Missouri, with more than 30 years of experience providing therapy to adults with a wide range of mental health concerns. My areas of focus include trauma and PTSD, substance use and recovery, co occurring disorders, grief and loss, life transitions, stress, and burnout. I use evidence based approaches that emphasize safety, collaboration, and skill building. My work is practical and supportive, helping clients better understand patterns, strengthen coping strategies, and move toward meaningful, sustainable change at a pace that feels respectful and manageable.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is a conversation, not an interrogation. We focus on what brings you in, what you want to feel or do differently, and what has or has not helped in the past. We will discuss goals, pace, and what safety and support look like for you moving forward.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My approach to therapy is collaborative, structured, and grounded in evidence-based practice. I use motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral strategies to help clients increase insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward meaningful change. Clients often describe feeling supported, understood, and clear about next steps.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
You may be navigating trauma, substance use, burnout, or life transitions. Many of my clients value honesty, collaboration, and practical tools that support healing, boundaries, and sustainable change.
Specialties
Top specialties
Addiction
Coping Skills
Substance Misuse
Other specialties
Bipolar Disorder
Crisis Intervention
LGBTQ
Mood Disorders
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD
I identify as
LGBTQ
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
Kansas
Missouri
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Arlo
Cash - $120 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Tufts Health/Cigna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT in a practical, trauma-informed way to help clients notice unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and build effective coping skills. I adapt interventions to the client’s readiness, lived experience, and goals, with an emphasis on collaboration and real world application.
Supportive
I use a supportive approach to create a safe, respectful space where clients feel heard and validated. This method emphasizes empathy, encouragement, and strengthening existing strengths while helping clients navigate stressors and life challenges. I adapt support to each client’s needs, promoting stability, confidence, and trust in the therapeutic relationship.
Motivational Interviewing
I use Motivational Interviewing to support clients in exploring ambivalence and strengthening their own motivation for change. My approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, emphasizing autonomy, empathy, and alignment with the client’s values and goals.