Darlene Mayers, LMFT
Compassionate LMFT supporting individuals and families
- LMFT in Florida
- 26 years experience
- Life coaching services
About Darlene Mayers
Darlene Mayers is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Florida with 26 years of experience helping people navigate difficult life moments. She blends professional training and practical insight to support individuals and families facing anxiety, stress, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, and mood disorders including bipolar. Her work also addresses issues such as intimacy concerns, self-esteem, anger, career transitions, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and a range of attachment and personality-related struggles.
Ms. Mayers earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. Those academic foundations inform a clinical style that she describes as compassionate, sensitive, sincere, respectful, and interactive. She integrates multiple therapeutic modalities to tailor treatment plans to each person’s needs and also offers life coaching services to help clients set and reach practical goals.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration and practical solutions, guiding clients through coping with change, recovery from addiction, processing loss, and improving family and interpersonal functioning. Throughout her long career she has worked with diverse concerns and draws on many tools to support progress and resilience.
Ms. Mayers earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University and a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University. Those academic foundations inform a clinical style that she describes as compassionate, sensitive, sincere, respectful, and interactive. She integrates multiple therapeutic modalities to tailor treatment plans to each person’s needs and also offers life coaching services to help clients set and reach practical goals.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration and practical solutions, guiding clients through coping with change, recovery from addiction, processing loss, and improving family and interpersonal functioning. Throughout her long career she has worked with diverse concerns and draws on many tools to support progress and resilience.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
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: 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy places the person at the center of the work, encouraging exploration of thoughts and feelings at a pace that feels comfortable. It helps people build self-awareness, strengthen their sense of agency, and improve relationships by focusing on empathy and respect for individual experience.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skill-based approach that examines connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It is effective for stress, anxiety, depression, and habit-based challenges by teaching specific strategies to reframe unhelpful thinking and develop coping skills.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies and emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially helpful for intense emotional reactions, relationship conflicts, and impulsive behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Darlene works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time based on what proves most helpful. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine approaches to create a personalized path forward.
Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and choose a communication style that feels most comfortable.