Darlene Wilken , LPC, LPC-MHSP

Darlene Wilken is a licensed counselor with eight years of clinical experience who works with individuals facing addiction and a range of mental health concerns. She holds the LPC credential, which denotes Licensed Professional Counselor, and LPC-MHSP, which indicates Licensed Professional Counselor - Mental Health Service Provider. Her background includes work in inpatient treatment settings and in a clinic serving individuals with opiate addictions, and she has experience supporting people with mood disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, anxiety, depression, attention challenges, relationship and parenting concerns, and the aftermath of physical and emotional trauma.

Her therapeutic presence is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She draws from mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior strategies, client-centered methods, and solution-focused techniques to build individualized treatment plans. That blend allows her to address substance use alongside co-occurring mental health needs and to tailor interventions to each person’s priorities and strengths.

Darlene emphasizes collaboration, helping clients set meaningful goals and develop practical skills for coping, managing stress, and improving relationships. She is accepting new clients and is available to work with individuals both locally and internationally.

Approaches for Online Support and Skills-Based Care

Darlene Wilken uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic space where the client’s goals and values guide the work. This approach emphasizes collaboration and helps people explore their concerns and build on personal strengths.

She also integrates cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related challenges. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be particularly helpful for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Darlene will work together with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape a tailored plan that evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations while working toward practical, skill-based outcomes.