Dr. Darlene Groomes, LPC
Michigan · 4 years in practice
Dr. Darlene Groomes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan.
License and registration
- LPC, Michigan
- 6401003626 · expires July 2026
- NPI
- 1245991306 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 4
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Darlene
Dr. Darlene Groomes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan. She blends practical methods with a person-centered attitude to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and relationship struggles.
She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at feelings and attachment patterns that shape close relationships. She also uses cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and build new coping habits. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on day-to-day change.
Background and approach
Dr. Groomes has four years of clinical experience working with trauma and loss, body image and self-esteem problems, and challenges tied to family of origin and blended family situations. She also addresses career stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and issues related to veterans and first responders.
Her background includes work with people facing fertility concerns, divorce and separation, and substance problems. Her style is warm and direct. She listens, validates what people bring, and helps them set achievable goals.
She emphasizes practical steps that fit a person's life, such as skill-building, thinking exercises, and mindfulness practices. People can expect a collaborative process that considers emotional, mental, social, and spiritual needs. If another clinician would be a better match for someone's situation, she will help refer them to local resources.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Darlene lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Intellectual disability
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Darlene names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How emotion-focused and skill-based work fits online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name core emotions and how those emotions shape important relationships. This approach is useful when patterns of hurt, distance, or repeated conflict are getting in the way of connection.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding the person’s own goals. The therapist follows the client's lead and creates space for people to make sense of their experiences.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical exercises. CBT tools are often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by turning insights into small daily changes.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan over time. People are encouraged to share what works and what does not so sessions stay focused and useful.
Online sessions can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls work well for longer therapy sessions and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a break at work. Live chat or text-based messaging can help people check in between sessions, track progress, or get brief support without scheduling a full appointment. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and keep momentum between meetings.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and relationship concerns. Additional focuses include ADHD, body image, career stress, and issues related to veterans and first responders.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is person-centered and direct. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address feelings in close relationships and practical methods to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working with trauma, loss and grief, family-related issues, and body image challenges.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan. The profile lists MI LPC as the credential detail.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and starting set up?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.
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