Darlene Narvae, LPC - Therapist in New Jersey

Warm interactive style
Focus on daily tools
Works with trauma

About Darlene

Darlene Narvae is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in New Jersey with three decades of experience in clinical work. She focuses on helping people handle stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and sleep concerns. Her approach is straightforward and respectful, aimed at practical change rather than jargon.

Her background includes long-term work with people who have faced trauma, emotional abuse, and chronic life stress. She also supports those managing ADHD, grief, compassion fatigue, and addiction-related concerns. Darlene combines methods from several therapeutic approaches to match the needs of each person.

Sessions are interactive and collaborative. Darlene listens closely and adapts conversations and goals to fit what matters most to the client. She uses clear techniques you can try between sessions to test what helps.

Her work often includes exploring thought patterns, building coping skills, and adding mindful practices to improve sleep and daily routines. She places emphasis on small, manageable steps so progress feels realistic and steady.

People who choose her tend to want guidance that is both practical and emotionally attuned. Darlene encourages honesty, curiosity, and commitment to change while offering steady support through difficult transitions.

If someone is ready to look at stress, sleep, or relationship patterns, Darlene aims to help them find tools that work in daily life. The first conversations focus on what the person wants to change and what a reasonable plan looks like.

How counseling approaches guide online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and commit to small actions that match their values. It can help when sleep, anxiety, or avoidance get in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, works by identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing different strategies to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep-related habits. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a respectful therapeutic relationship so the person feels understood and can explore goals at their own pace.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the person's needs and adjust the plan over time based on what helps most.

If you are interested in online work, please confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for check-ins during a work break or at the end of the day. It can also make some skills practice more natural because people can try techniques in their everyday routines and report back during sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purpose Midlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

New Jersey

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, grief, ADHD, and many related challenges.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and interactive, with an emphasis on respect and sensitivity. Conversations are tailored to the person and include practical exercises to try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 30 years of experience as a counselor, working with people across a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What are the costs and billing details?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.