Darlene Mayers, LMFT
Florida LMFT with 26 years experience
- Compassionate and interactive care
- Trauma and addiction support
- Family and relationship therapy
About Darlene Mayers
Darlene Mayers is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida with 26 years of experience in the mental health field. She brings extensive clinical work with individuals facing anxiety and panic attacks, depression and mood disorders, grief, trauma and abuse, personality disorders, and substance use and other addictions. In addition to clinical therapy, she offers life coaching services to help clients move from difficulty to practical solutions.
Her training includes a B.S. in Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University and an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. The LMFT credential indicates specialized preparation to work with individuals, couples, and families on relational and emotional concerns. Darlene combines compassion, sensitivity, sincerity, and respect with an interactive style that engages clients in the therapeutic process.
She draws from multiple therapeutic modalities to tailor a treatment plan that matches each client’s needs and goals, aiming to help people navigate stress, relationship challenges, grief, addiction, and other life transitions. Darlene focuses on finding practical pathways forward and collaborates with clients to identify strategies that support lasting change and improved functioning.
Her training includes a B.S. in Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University and an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. The LMFT credential indicates specialized preparation to work with individuals, couples, and families on relational and emotional concerns. Darlene combines compassion, sensitivity, sincerity, and respect with an interactive style that engages clients in the therapeutic process.
She draws from multiple therapeutic modalities to tailor a treatment plan that matches each client’s needs and goals, aiming to help people navigate stress, relationship challenges, grief, addiction, and other life transitions. Darlene focuses on finding practical pathways forward and collaborates with clients to identify strategies that support lasting change and improved functioning.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Darlene Mayers have?
Darlene Mayers has 26 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Darlene Mayers a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her license details are FL LMFT MT1735.
In which languages does Darlene Mayers provide therapy?
Darlene provides therapy in English.
Where is Darlene Mayers located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Darlene Mayers as my therapist?
You can work with Darlene Mayers through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Darlene Mayers work with international clients?
Darlene Mayers does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Darlene Mayers cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Darlene Mayers
Darlene commonly integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy into online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals and experiences guide the work - it is useful for building self-awareness, improving relationships, and processing life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it effective for anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and coping with trauma.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Darlene works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors methods and goals together so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.
Online therapy with Darlene is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and lifestyles. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care, access support from home, and match the format to the type of issue being addressed, helping clients engage in meaningful change on their own terms.