Darlene Narvae, LPC

Darlene Narvae is a Licensed Professional Counselor with three decades of experience in New Jersey. She brings many years of clinical practice to people facing major life shifts, persistent worry, low mood, and relationship struggles. Her tone is warm and interactive, and she aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable.

In sessions she listens closely to what matters to each person. She uses a mix of practical tools drawn from several approaches to help people manage anxiety, depression, ADHD symptoms, and the fallout from trauma or emotional abuse. Conversations focus on real problems and on actions someone can try between meetings.

Darlene adapts her work to each person’s situation and goals. She draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking and on client-centered methods to keep the person’s priorities central. Mindfulness and acceptance-based skills are also offered to help with stress and emotional regulation.

Her practice covers many concerns, including grief, intimacy issues, addictions, sleep and eating troubles, parenting strain, career transitions, and coping with aging or chronic illness. She also addresses issues related to LGBT identity, abandonment, and codependency when these come up in therapy.

People who prefer a compassionate, straightforward approach tend to fit well with her style. When someone is ready to make a change, she supports planning practical steps and building coping skills that fit everyday life.

Approaches that guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and still take steps that matter to them. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and big life transitions where the goal is clearer direction and values-based action.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking patterns and behaviors that keep problems going, then trying specific changes to reduce symptoms like worry, low mood, or sleep trouble. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration so the person’s priorities shape each session.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and preferences and then together choose methods that feel most useful. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs evolve.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing time spent traveling to appointments. Because session formats were not listed in the biography, confirm the exact online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to try brief check-ins, weekday appointments, or longer weekly sessions depending on scheduling and the person’s routine.