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LaDarien Gillins

LCSW (he/him)3 years of experience
5.0 (94)
Authentic
Empowering
Solution oriented

My approach to providing therapy is relationship-based and holistic. I use a mixture of techniques uniquely tailored to each individual and their struggles. My goal is to help increase your resiliency, support you in clearing hurdles, and build on the strengths you already have within you to reach a better state of wellness. My areas of interest and experience include supporting those struggling with systemic and judicial oppression, trauma, depression, anxiety, family stress, mood disorders, ADHD, and life transitions. I use techniques from CBT/DBT, mindfulness, attachment theory, Brainspotting, neuroscience, and psychodynamic exploration. My guidance and approach are deeply shaped by the perspective I have gained throughout my time living in Texas, Florida, Chicago, and California as well as working with individuals across different cultures and socio-economic classes. I deeply value self-care and autonomy and seek to help my clients find their inner strength.

As we dig deeper into the work you'll gain an understanding about how your past may be presenting itself in your current life and how to change negative cycles that are repeating in your life.

Your past experiences, whether they be successes or failures, do not define who you are, and I’m excited to help you become the best version of yourself.

First session

They can expect to be received with empathy, warmth and genuineness. They can expect to be heard and seen. I will explain why I do this work, how I do this work, and share some of my own personal experiences with therapy. I will ask many questions to gain a better understanding of the person and the challenges they are facing.

Strengths

I am deeply passionate about therapy, mental health, and self-empowerment. I love learning new ways to support my clients and help them improve their lives. I'm open and transparent with my clients while being supportive and pushing them to grow.

Ideal clients

I love working with adults of color and young adults who are suffering from anxiety, trauma, depression, attachment, and relationship issues, and I love working with healthcare providers, teachers, and other disciplines of healers.

Location

Virtual sessions

Other specialties

Serves

Licensed in

Reviews and ratings

5.0 rating (94)15 reviews
July 2, 2026

Always positive and upbeat. He consistently provides practical, actionable advice that I can apply immediately. He’s also willing to tell me what I don’t necessarily want to hear—but what I need to hear. An excellent clinician whom I highly recommend.

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 2 with LaDarien
June 16, 2026

It felt safe to explore these feelings despite the concurrent shame around having them.

Verified client, age 65+Review shared after session 3 with LaDarien
June 16, 2026

All I can say is I lucked up and im glad I didn't let one bad experience turn me away. It's always good to find a someone that genuinely cares! That's rare in society these days.

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 20 with LaDarien

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