Dara D'Elia

(she/her)

LPCC, 9 years of experience
Warm
Authentic
Open-minded

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with nine years of experience supporting adults from diverse backgrounds. I work with individuals experiencing Trauma, Crisis, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and Loss. I am passionate about working with people from diverse backgrounds and honoring their lived experiences. I believe individuals already possess the strength and capacity for growth, though it may not always feel accessible. I aim to create an affirming space where clients can reconnect with their power, and move toward greater control.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

I strive to create a space where you feel comfortable and supported. I approach our work with genuine curiosity about your experiences, recognizing you as the expert in your life while I help guide your self-discovery. I approach therapy as a partnership, offering support and guidance through life's challenges. I aim to create a safe, trusting, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, valued, and understood.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I use a client-centered approach to create a comfortable and supportive therapeutic environment. I recognize that seeking help is a courageous step, and I strive to honor that by offering a safe space for healing and growth. My goal is to support clients in developing self-acceptance, gaining insight, and moving forward with greater confidence. I approach therapy as a partnership, offering support and guidance through life's challenges. I aim to create a safe, trusting, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, valued, and understood. I honor the courage it takes to seek help and work collaboratively with you to navigate challenges, build on your strengths, and develop meaningful strategies for healing and growth.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I look to partner with my clients to help guide them through whatever difficulties have led them to me. It’s important to me that each client feels heard and appreciated in a trusting and comfortable environment, which I facilitate by being judge-free and validating. I strive to gain each client's trust and help them feel comfortable sharing the most vulnerable pieces of themselves. My ultimate goal is to create a safe space that allows for healing past trauma and nurturing present growth.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Depression

Other specialties

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Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I find that identifying negative thoughts and learning to reframe them can help to lessen depression and anxiety, as well as improve overall wellbeing.

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is helpful in creating a framework to improve communication skills, improve emotional regulation and improve coping with your feelings.

Interpersonal

It can be helpful to better understand ourselves and how we show up in the world related to conflicts with others and difficulties adjusting to change.

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