Darla McAdams, LPC
Missouri LPC supporting recovery and resilience
- Trauma and addiction care
- LGBTQ affirming support
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Darla McAdams
Darla McAdams is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with eight years of clinical experience. She welcomes clients across the age spectrum and brings experience supporting a wide range of concerns, including work with LGBTQ individuals and people of color. Her background includes focused work with young women ages 17 to 30 who faced substance use, abuse, eating disorders, and self-esteem struggles, as well as more than three years serving adults and older adults dealing with substance use, anxiety, depression, homelessness, trauma, emotional abuse, family and relationship conflicts, codependency, loss, and grief.
She approaches each person with warmth, respect, and nonjudgmental care, believing that people have the capacity to grow and change. Her methods are tailored to the client and may draw from mindfulness practices, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and solution-focused techniques. She also values person-centered principles, listening closely and supporting clients as they work toward their goals.
Darla recognizes the additional stresses many have faced in recent years and affirms the courage it takes to reach out for help. She offers guidance and support to those seeking practical tools and emotional healing, and she looks forward to the opportunity to assist individuals as they pursue the changes they want in their lives.
She approaches each person with warmth, respect, and nonjudgmental care, believing that people have the capacity to grow and change. Her methods are tailored to the client and may draw from mindfulness practices, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and solution-focused techniques. She also values person-centered principles, listening closely and supporting clients as they work toward their goals.
Darla recognizes the additional stresses many have faced in recent years and affirms the courage it takes to reach out for help. She offers guidance and support to those seeking practical tools and emotional healing, and she looks forward to the opportunity to assist individuals as they pursue the changes they want in their lives.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen'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 Darla McAdams have?
Darla McAdams has eight years of professional experience.
Is Darla McAdams a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential. Her license is listed as MO LPC 2018043311.
In which languages does Darla McAdams provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Darla McAdams located?
She is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Darla McAdams as my therapist?
Clients can work with Darla McAdams through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Darla McAdams work with international clients?
Darla McAdams does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Darla McAdams cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as the client’s 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 is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match a client with a therapist. Depending on availability, the client can then schedule an initial session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?
Many people ask whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life transitions, research supports that online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person sessions.
One major benefit is flexibility. Individuals can connect with therapists in the format that works best for them - via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - making it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule or to access care from a preferred location.
Sessions are provided by licensed professionals, and clients have the option to request a different fit if needed. Online therapy can offer a practical and accessible way to work with a therapist while pursuing personal goals and coping strategies.