Carla Darnell
I have always been fascinated by how people work. As a child I loved learning about how the body works. As I got older my focus shifted to how minds work and how people function in this world. My education centered around mental health how to help people with their problems. I have an MS in Life Span Development and an Med in Counselor Education, both from Purdue University and am now a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Ohio. I enjoy gardening, traveling and learning new things. I am an optimist. My general way of relating to people is one of listing intently enough to be able to see things from their point of view, and to show respect, warmth, and humor. I believe that establishing a strong, supportive relationship is of utmost importance in therapy. Respect and honesty are essential for effective therapy. Together we can solve problems and improve bad situations.
I tend to favor Cognitive Behavioral approaches in therapy, but am quite capable of adjusting my therapeutic process to the method best suited for the problems at hand.
First session
I will start off asking a lot of get-acquainted questions to get to know a client and also what they would like to accomplish with counseling.
Strengths
My 30+ year career has found me working with people with anxiety and depression issues, as well as the incredible stresses due to life circumstances. I have been able to help clients who have found themselves with personality or impulse control issues. I encourage clients to maximize the benefit of religious beliefs as well as positive social relationships.
Ideal clients
Stress shouldn't be overwhelming to you. I love to help people deal with present or past events that cause anxiety and low self esteem.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I teach clients to think positive self statements, which improves mood and relieves anxiety
Location
Virtual sessions
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- OhioLicense E.0001139-SUPV