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Darren Blatt

LMFT (he/him)20 years of experience
4.8 (138)
Solution oriented
Open-minded
Empowering

Do you feel like you are going through life missing a part of yourself? Despite having gone through all the motions of growing up, you have somehow missed the part of finding fulfillment and meaning? I'm here to help you work through all of the things that get in your way of finding your identity and true connection. Whether it is hidden by anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, disordered eating, or relationship difficulties- we can work through it together in order find a sense of empowerment and peace within yourself, your relationships, and your life. I specialize in the treatment of developmental trauma, chronic trauma, and PTSD, as well as co-occurring disorders, including anxiety, depression, other mood disorders and high functioning autism spectrum disorder. I have experience working with clients in multiple levels of care including residential, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient treatment as well as outpatient private practice. My areas of specialty and expertise are in working with Children, Adolescents and Young Adults. I have extensive experience in crisis intervention, suicide prevention, severe trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, other mood disorders, family conflict and High Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have provided support for clients in a variety of settings, including residential treatment, community-based services, intensive in-home services, school-based services as well as private practice.

My experience as an Art Therapist combined with Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, has helped elicit insight and create exponential change.

First session

Our work together is designed to bring about whatever changes you are hoping for in your life. My approach is relationship driven and person-centered, which means I don’t try to fit you into the way I “do” therapy; rather, I meet each person, couple, or family with an open-mind, deeply listening to the lived experience that is shared so together we can engage in the healing process in a way that is respectful to you and your family’s values, perceptions, and beliefs.

Strengths

Much of my research and training has focused on resilience, specifically, overcoming adversity and dealing with challenging life events. Examples include: navigating relationship and family issues, recovering from the end of a relationship or marriage, loss, relocation, or other adverse circumstance, and addressing issues which affect one's self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-image. I also treat anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders. I have tremendous faith in the human ability to be resilient, and I can help you cultivate this ability--this is the core of my work. My take on the glass half full/empty thing is that the glass is refillable.

Location

Virtual sessions

Reviews and ratings

4.8 rating (138)7 reviews
December 12, 2025

First impression is the best impression - Hope eventually Darren helps me in attaining what I am looking for

Verified client, age 65+Review shared after session 1 with Darren
November 20, 2025

Darren is great! If you're looking for a provider that offers a listening ear, flexible solutions and a real plan for growth, you've come to the right place. Darren has helped me through major changes, and he always provides me with a good benchmark of my progress, a reminder of my strategies and hope for the future.

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 12 with Darren
August 21, 2025

First session with him. He's awesome!

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 1 with Darren

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