Darlene Narvae, LPC

Darlene Narvae is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with 30 years of experience. She has spent decades helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and other life challenges. Her background includes work with trauma, abuse, ADHD, and issues that affect self-esteem and intimacy.

She keeps sessions warm and interactive. Darlene listens first, then helps people decide what to try next. Conversations are practical and focused on small steps that can make daily life easier.

Her approach blends several evidence-informed methods, including cognitive behavioral tools, acceptance-based skills, and client-centered listening. She adapts what she offers to fit each person’s needs rather than using a single fixed protocol.

People often come for help with coping skills, clearer communication, managing mood swings, or working through grief. She also addresses concerns such as addiction, career stress, sleep and eating problems, and compassion fatigue. Jealousy is one of the relationship-related issues she lists among her focus areas.

Darlene aims to create a respectful space where people can explore change at their own pace. She supports practical goal-setting and teaches techniques people can use between sessions. When someone is ready to move forward, she helps them map out steps and track progress.

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying values and taking committed steps toward them while learning to accept difficult feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes by making actions more meaningful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, mood, and sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and building a supportive relationship so people feel understood and can find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. Together they set goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can work around a lunch break, or video sessions let people use visual cues during conversations. It can also reduce travel time and help maintain momentum between appointments. Licensed professionals adapt tools such as ACT and CBT to remote sessions so clients can practice skills and track progress in everyday settings.