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Darcy Pare

Darcy Pare, LMHC

Florida

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Young adult issues

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Faith integrated care

About Darcy

Darcy Pare is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, feeling emotionally overwhelmed, and related concerns. Darcy also supports people coping with depression, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, addiction, and life changes.

Her approach blends evidence-based psychotherapy with biblical perspectives for clients who want faith considered in sessions. She focuses on clear, practical steps rather than abstract theories. Sessions typically combine structured skill work and conversational exploration so people can try new ways of handling difficult thoughts and feelings.

Darcy uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, and Motivational Interviewing. These tools are used to address anxiety, mood challenges, impulse control, and patterns that keep people stuck. She pays attention to relationship patterns, attachment history, and life transitions when they matter for the presenting concern.

Clients can expect straightforward conversations that identify small, achievable goals. Darcy works with issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care history, autism-related concerns, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, codependency, and substance-related problems when relevant.

She practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. People should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking a first appointment.

How Darcy uses evidence-based approaches online

Darcy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to work with anxious thoughts, mood problems, and patterns that keep people stuck. CBT focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing practical skills to change them. ACT helps people clarify values and take action even when difficult feelings are present, which can be useful for life transitions and motivation.

Mindfulness and DBT-informed techniques are also part of the mix for managing strong emotions and improving daily coping. Mindfulness teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity. DBT elements offer concrete skills for distress tolerance and emotion regulation in high-intensity moments.

Finding the right approach is something she does together with each person. Darcy will talk through goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then try methods that fit the client’s needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are normal as work progresses.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a school or work day, permit shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove the need to travel for an appointment. Licensed professionals often use these conveniences to help sessions fit everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does Darcy help with?

She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting, addiction, and life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

Her sessions mix practical skill work and conversation. She combines evidence-based methods with biblical perspectives when clients want faith included.

How much experience does she have?

Darcy has nine years of experience as a mental health counselor working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options and formats before booking.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

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