Denise Darling, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Denise Darling

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Behavioral Therapy

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Anger Management

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Work-Related Counseling

Anxiety

Codependency

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Trauma Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Denise Darling

Hi there, I'm Denise! I look forward to working alongside you as you gain the tools, insight and confidence needed for your therapeutic journey. My focus I specialize in working with adults who may be uncertain about therapy or have struggled to find the right fit in the past. Together we create a supportive space that fosters self-discovery, resilience, and meaningful progress towards their goals. My approach My goal is to create a space where clients feel genuinely heard, understood, and comfortable being themselves while we work together to navigate challenges and build on their strengths. Using CBT and Strengths based approaches, I help clients develop practical tools, increasing self-awareness, and feel more confident in creating meaningful change. My communication style I communicate in a way that is both straightforward and empathic, balancing honest guidance with patience, understanding, and encouragement. My journey to mental healthcare My path to becoming a therapist was influenced by personal experiences and witnessing the struggles of people close to me. Those experiences inspired me to dedicate my career to supporting others through life's challenges and helping them build healthier, more fulfilling lives. My goals for you I take a collaborative and flexible approach to therapy. Together, we can create goals, regularly review our progress, and adjust our plan as needed. I encourage open communication and want clients to feel comfortable sharing what's working and what isn't, so we can build a path forward that genuinely support growth. Our first session My goal for the first session is to create a relaxed, low stress environment where we can get to know each other, build rapport and begin developing a foundation of trust and collaboration.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland

Education and training

California State University, San Bernardino, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1902397433

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What practice does Denise Darling work with?

Denise Darling works with Rula Health - San Francisco/Oakland.

What are common reasons for patients to see Denise Darling?

Denise Darling frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Denise Darling on their profile.