Darlene Narvae , LPC

Darlene Narvae is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 30 years of experience as a psycho-counselor, bringing a compassionate and interactive style to her work. She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, career stress, OCD, and ADHD, as well as individuals who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Her approach blends evidence-based techniques and humanistic care, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs. Darlene emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and empathy, creating a space where clients can explore difficult feelings and build practical skills for change. She draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas alongside person-centered and acceptance-oriented methods to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and move toward valued goals.

Seeking change often takes courage, and Darlene aims to support and empower people at each step of that process. She focuses on practical strategies as well as deeper personal understanding, working collaboratively to create plans that fit individual lives and goals. As a licensed counselor, she brings both clinical training and decades of experience to her practice in New Jersey.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Darlene Narvae uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and to clarify personal values so actions can align with what matters most. This approach can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions.

She also integrates Client-Centered Therapy, offering an empathetic, nonjudgmental stance that encourages self-exploration and personal growth, particularly useful for relationship and self-esteem concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another key tool she employs to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which supports work on depression, anxiety, and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Darlene works collaboratively with each person to select and adapt methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors strategies over time so therapy fits the individual rather than expecting the person to fit a single model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter exchanges can happen through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule regular appointments, maintain continuity of care, and access support without major disruptions to daily life, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists who guide the therapeutic process.