Darlene Narvae , LPC

Darlene Narvae is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with 30 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She has worked extensively with depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, career transitions, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, as well as with individuals who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Her manner is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive methods to address both symptoms and underlying patterns. This flexible approach allows her to adapt conversations and treatment plans to the specific needs of each person.

Darlene emphasizes practical steps and collaborative exploration so clients can build skills, clarify values, and pursue more satisfying, balanced lives. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek change and aims to provide steady support and empowerment throughout the therapeutic process. When a person is ready to explore new possibilities, she is prepared to work alongside them toward meaningful progress.

Therapeutic Approaches That Guide Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while identifying values that guide meaningful action. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and situations where a person wants to live in a more value-driven way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and learning practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses - it is often used for depression, anxiety, and symptom management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that supports self-exploration and personal growth, and it can be helpful for relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, and major life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Darlene will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations, all while allowing therapists to use the above approaches effectively in virtual formats.