Licensed to practice in California and accepts 46 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression and 10 more.
(she/her)
Clients say this provider is
Hi, I'm Darla, a licensed therapist who works with adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and insight-oriented, blending practical tools with deeper exploration of patterns. I create a grounded, supportive space where you can gain clarity, better understand your emotional responses, and move toward sustainable change. Outside of my practice, you can usually find me with my friends and family out on a hike, the beach or spending time with my dogs, which helps keep me grounded and connected to the human side of this work.
We will focus on understanding what brings you to therapy and what you hope to gain from our work together. I will ask thoughtful questions about your history, current stressors, and strengths to get a holistic picture of where you are. We will also discuss goals and make sure we feel like a good clinical fit. You can expect a calm, collaborative, and supportive environment with plenty of space for openness, humor, and curiosity at a pace that feels comfortable for you.
One of my greatest strengths is building strong, authentic therapeutic relationships while balancing emotional depth with practical tools. My background in community mental health shaped a steady, grounded presence, whether we are navigating heavy conversations or untangling everyday stress. I help clients connect patterns from their past to present reactions while offering concrete strategies for managing anxiety, improving communication, and strengthening boundaries.
I work best with individuals who are thoughtful and self-aware but feel stuck in cycles of stress, anxiety, low mood, or recurring relationship patterns that they are ready to change. They often seek support navigating day-to-day challenges, developing emotional resilience, learning practical coping skills, and cultivating more balanced, healthy ways of relating to themselves and to others in their lives.
Cash - $130 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
I use cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify patterns in thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that contribute to distress. In practice, I support clients in developing more balanced thinking patterns and practical coping strategies while applying these tools to real-life situations between sessions.
I use motivational interviewing to help clients explore ambivalence and strengthen intrinsic motivation for change. This approach is especially helpful when clients feel stuck or uncertain about next steps. I emphasize collaboration, autonomy, and clarity to support sustainable behavioral change.
My psychodynamic approach focuses on understanding how early experiences and relational patterns shape current emotions and behaviors. I help clients explore recurring themes, attachment dynamics, and internal conflicts to build deeper self-awareness and more intentional ways of responding.