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Darlene Gardner

Psychotherapist Destined For Healing L..L.C
Telehealth Telehealth
Available this week
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Abandonment, Abortion Issues,
In network with Aetna, Optum, Cigna, United Healthcare, BlueCross and BlueShield,

Introduction

Hi, I’m Darlene Gardner, LCSW-C, LICSW, and founder of Destined for Healing. I’m a licensed therapist with nearly a decade of experience supporting individuals and couples through life transitions, emotional pain, trauma recovery, and relational struggles. My work is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and rooted in clinical best practices. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, identity concerns, faith-related pain, childhood trauma, and emotionally unavailable relationships. While I welcome clients of all backgrounds, I also offer Christian-integrated therapy for those who wish to include their faith. I specialize in trauma informed, faith-sensitive therapy that honors your story and makes space for healing at your pace. Together, we'll explore how early family dynamics, spiritual wounds, or unhealed relational patterns may be shaping your present struggles and help you break free from cycles of silence, performance, or self-neglect. I believe healing is sacred work and I see therapy as a safe and collaborative space to process grief, anxiety, complex family ties, and major life transitions without shame. If you're looking for a therapist who honors both your clinical needs and your spiritual journey, I invite you to connect. Let's build something rooted in truth, safety and restoration.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LCSW #27881 (MD)
  • LICSW #LC200003821 (DC)
  • LCSW #CSW.09931265 (CO)
  • LCSW #0904019030 (VA)
  • LCSW #23420 (AZ)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families

Communities

  • Military/Veterans
  • Racial Justice/Equity

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Christian

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Darlene Gardner accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Optum
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Kaiser Permanente

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Sliding Scale $110 - $150

Locations

Video Office

FAQ

Is Darlene Gardner accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Darlene Gardner is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Therapy Finder website. Darlene Gardner also offers a free consultation.
Does Darlene Gardner offer telehealth appointments? Darlene Gardner does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Therapy Finder profile.
What areas does Darlene Gardner specialize in? Darlene Gardner specializes in the following areas: Abandonment, Abortion Issues, Abuse Survivors, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Emotional Abuse, Fatigue, Infidelity, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Military/Veteran's Issues, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Panic Disorders, Prejudice/Discrimination, PTSD, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues, Burnout, and Cultural and Systemic Oppression.
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