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Darlene Mayers, LMFT

Experienced Florida LMFT focused on practical solutions
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Relationship growth
  • Stress and anxiety

About Darlene Mayers

Darlene Mayers is a Florida-based Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 26 years of experience in the mental health field. As an LMFT, she is trained to address relationship dynamics and individual concerns within the context of families and partnerships. She completed a B.S. in Psychology at Palm Beach Atlantic University and earned an M.S. degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University, grounding her practice in both academic training and decades of clinical experience.

Darlene has extensive experience supporting people facing anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, mood disorders, personality disorders, substance use and other addictions, and trauma or abuse histories. Her work spans a wide range of concerns, including stress, relationship and family difficulties, LGBT issues, intimacy-related problems, parenting challenges, anger and self-esteem struggles, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. She also offers life coaching services alongside therapeutic care.

Her therapeutic style is compassionate, sensitive, sincere, respectful and interactive. She blends evidence-informed methods to build individualized treatment plans, drawing on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-focused approaches. This combination allows her to tailor interventions to each person or family’s needs while emphasizing practical strategies and emotional support.

Darlene provides services from her Florida practice and brings long-standing experience working with a diverse set of challenges. She focuses on helping people navigate difficulties and develop sustainable coping skills and healthier relationships.

Areas of Expertise

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 credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are FL LMFT MT1735.

In which languages does Darlene Mayers provide therapy?

She 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.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether working with a therapist remotely can produce meaningful change. For a wide range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions - online therapy can be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions, offering practical ways to address symptoms and develop coping strategies.

One of the primary benefits of scheduling sessions remotely is flexibility. Individuals can connect with licensed professionals using the format that feels most convenient and comfortable - whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility can make it easier to maintain regular appointments alongside work, family, and other obligations.

Licensed professionals provide direction, therapeutic skills, and structured approaches to support progress, and clients have the option to change therapists if they need a different fit. For many people, remote therapy expands access to care and supports consistent engagement in treatment without requiring travel or extended time away from daily responsibilities.

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