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Darlene Narvae, LPC

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationNew Jersey
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Darlene

Darlene Narvae is an experienced licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey with three decades of clinical work.

Background and approach

She has supported people facing a broad range of concerns, including stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, bipolar mood concerns, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, as well as related challenges such as parenting, career changes, sleeping and eating difficulties, and responses to trauma and abuse.

Her approach is collaborative and person-focused, blending evidence-based methods with an empathic, interactive stance. Treatment combines tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment principles, and client-centered care so conversations and the plan of care are tailored to each individual.

Darlene aims to meet people with sensitivity and respect while helping them build coping skills and clarify goals. She offers multiple online session formats and works in English.

People who are ready to take steps toward change will find a steady, thoughtful collaborator who emphasizes practical strategies alongside compassionate listening.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings; it can be useful for people struggling with avoidance, stress, or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill building, which helps with anxiety, depression, and many day-to-day problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches strategies for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and effective interpersonal skills, making it helpful when strong emotions or relationship difficulties are central concerns.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques and then adapt methods to fit those needs rather than prescribing a single path from the start.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow people to engage in therapy around work, family, or geographic constraints and to use the communication style that feels most comfortable while still working on evidence-based strategies and real-world skill development.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this counselor address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, along with related areas such as parenting, career, sleeping and eating difficulties, and trauma and abuse.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
The style is warm and interactive, using a mix of client-centered listening and active skills training. Techniques draw from CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness alongside person-focused dialogue to tailor a plan to each client's needs.
What is the therapist's professional background?
She has 30 years of experience working as a psycho-counselor, bringing long-term clinical practice with many presenting concerns and treatment methods.
Where is this practitioner licensed and based?
The clinician is licensed as an LPC in New Jersey with license number NJ LPC 37PC00080800 and practices from that state.
Does the therapist work in any languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are provided in English only, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English

What Darlene can help with

Darlene Narvae works with clients on stress and anxiety, LGBT, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression.

Darlene works with clients with concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and parenting problems.

How Darlene approaches therapy

Darlene's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Darlene is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in New Jersey.