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Darren Cooke, LMFT

California LMFT supporting stress and trauma
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addictions and recovery
  • Family and attachment

About Darren Cooke

Darren Cooke is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 19 years of professional experience. He focuses on supporting people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma, and abuse, and brings a calm, steady presence to challenging emotional work. Darren creates an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly, and he prioritizes helping clients feel understood and heard.

He works collaboratively to identify patterns that contribute to distress and to develop practical skills for coping and change. His approach emphasizes empowerment - recognizing the courage required to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the initial steps toward change. Darren offers compassionate guidance and encouragement while helping clients build resilience and clearer communication within relationships.

Throughout his practice he integrates attention to attachment and relational dynamics alongside evidence-informed techniques to address mood concerns, obsessive and compulsive patterns, process addictions, and other areas of difficulty. Darren aims to support each person in finding paths forward that fit their values, goals, and life circumstances.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Darren Cooke have?

Darren Cooke has 19 years of professional experience.

Is Darren Cooke a licensed therapist?

Yes. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California - CA LMFT 113311.

In which languages does Darren Cooke provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English.

Where is Darren Cooke located?

Darren Cooke is located in California.

How can I work with Darren Cooke as my therapist?

You can work with Darren Cooke through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Darren Cooke work with international clients?

Darren Cooke does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Darren Cooke 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 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

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the ways early and current relationships shape emotions and behavior. It helps people understand patterns of connection and separation, and is useful for addressing attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship difficulties.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, accepting therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports each person in finding their own solutions. This approach is helpful for building self-understanding, improving communication, and navigating life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thoughts and behaviors by teaching practical strategies to manage anxiety, mood disorders, compulsions, and stress. It offers concrete tools for shifting patterns that maintain distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Darren Cooke collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Darren is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to connect with licensed professionals from home or while traveling, and they support continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible.

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