- CBT
- DBT
- Mindfulness
About Darla
Darla McAdams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with eight years of experience. She works with common concerns for young adults and others, including stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBTQ issues, trauma, self-esteem, relationships, grief, sleep and eating problems, and life transitions.
She has experience supporting people in early adulthood, including those aged 17 to 30, around substance use, eating disorders, and low self-worth. She has also worked with adults and older clients facing homelessness, trauma, emotional abuse, substance use, depression, and grief. Her background includes more than three years of work with adult and elder populations on these issues.
Her sessions focus on listening first and then choosing ways to work that fit the person. She uses client-centered methods alongside mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. Those approaches guide practical skill-building, thought work, and coping strategies in sessions.
In conversation she aims to offer respect and nonjudgmental attention. She helps people identify small changes and clearer goals, and she supports steps toward those goals with tools like grounding practices, behavior experiments, and communication skills.
People who want to begin are asked to use the site process to match and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Darla provides counseling in English and works from Missouri. International clients are not accepted.
Approaches used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting therapeutic relationship. It’s about the person’s goals and helping them find their own ways forward, which can be useful for identity, relationship, or self-esteem concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against real-life evidence. It often includes behavioral experiments and homework to change thinking patterns linked to anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating problems.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Practical DBT tools can help with anger, impulsive behaviors, and relationship strain.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust those methods over time as progress is assessed.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, since formats are not specified on the profile. Using online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time for someone balancing school, work, or caregiving. Ask about session length and format when you schedule your first appointment.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and related issues listed on the profile.
What is her therapy style like?
She listens first and uses client-centered methods. Sessions often include practical tools from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional counseling experience, including several years working with young adults and over three years with adult and elder clients.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri and practices in Missouri.
Can I work with her if I don’t live in the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Use the site to check available formats.
How does payment work?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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