Darrin Wright, LMSW, GA | Psychotherapist

About Darrin Wright

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Families

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Male

Sexuality

Straight

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Darrin Wright

Darrin E. Wright, Ph.D., LMSW, MAC Dr. Darrin E. Wright is a licensed clinical social worker with over two decades of experience in community-based practice and education, specializing in behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment for individuals, families, and communities. He currently serves as Associate Dean and Tenured Associate Professor at Fayetteville State University's School of Social Work, where he provides leadership in academic planning, faculty support, and accreditation initiatives. Dr. Wright's practice and teaching are grounded in a democratic, collaborative leadership philosophy that emphasizes open communication and shared responsibility. His clinical background includes direct social services in psychiatric hospital settings, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and case management for individuals navigating mental health conditions, as well as consultation and counseling support for military families through the U.S. Air Force Reserves. A prolific scholar and sought-after speaker, Dr. Wright's research and teaching interests include integrated behavioral healthcare, cultural health beliefs and disparities, and Afrocentric and liberatory approaches to social work practice. He holds a Ph.D. in Social Work Policy, Planning & Administration from Clark Atlanta University, an M.S. in Social Work from Columbia University, and a B.S. in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College. Dr. Wright is deeply committed to mentorship, community service, and advancing culturally responsive, trauma-informed care across the behavioral health workforce.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Depression

Pain Management Consultation

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychosexual Evaluation

Education and background

Practice names

Wellnite 2

Education and training

Clark Atlanta University, PhD in Social Work
Columbia University, Master's in Social Work
John Jay College, Bachelor's

NPI number

1811887060

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What practice does Darrin Wright work with?

Darrin Wright works with Wellnite 2.

What are common reasons for patients to see Darrin Wright?

Darrin Wright frequently sees patients for Depression, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Darrin Wright on their profile.