Darla McAdams, LPC

Darla McAdams, LPC, helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, relationship struggles, and challenges related to aging and geriatric issues. She works with individuals coming through trauma, emotional abuse, body image or eating concerns, and those coping with life changes like caregiving or chronic illness. Darla writes plainly and listens first to understand what matters most to each person.

She uses a blend of practical techniques and warm support. Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings, such as mindfulness tools, coping strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and emotional regulation skills influenced by Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Motivational Interviewing and a client-centered stance guide how goals are set and explored.

Her background includes experience with young adults, adults, and older adults who have faced substance use, homelessness, trauma, and complex grief. That work shaped a focus on building trust, stabilizing difficult emotions, and finding doable next steps when life feels overwhelming.

Darla emphasizes respect and nonjudgmental listening. She helps people identify strengths, try small experiments, and practice new habits that support daily functioning and relationships. Progress is approached one step at a time and tailored to what each person values.

Sessions often cover communication skills, coping with caregiver stress, managing sleep and eating concerns, and navigating identity-related struggles such as LGBTQ issues. She aims to make therapy practical and relatable so people can use what they learn in everyday life.

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship. The therapist offers acceptance and reflection so clients can clarify what they want to change and how to get there. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep, and patterns that fuel stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships, which can help with mood instability, anger, and coping after trauma.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences and will try strategies that fit the person's life. That joint process may combine elements of different approaches until a good fit is found.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Online work can reduce travel time and make it simpler to keep regular appointments. The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking to learn whether video or phone sessions are offered. Online sessions can be used to teach skills, review homework, and check progress in ways that fit daily routines.