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Darlene Goines, LPC

Compassionate counseling for stress, relationships, and growth
  • Stress and anxiety support
  • Relationships and family guidance
  • Self esteem and coping

About Darlene Goines

Darlene Goines is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with 18 years of experience supporting people through life’s stressful seasons and meaningful transitions. She works with adults who are navigating anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, and the day-to-day pressure that can build at home or at work. Her areas of focus also include communication difficulties, caregiver stress, self-esteem, grief, anger, intimacy-related concerns, ADHD, and coping with life changes, with attention to concerns such as abandonment, blended family dynamics, divorce and separation, body image, aging and geriatric issues, fertility issues, forgiveness, and family-of-origin patterns.

Her work is grounded in compassion and individualized care, offering a steady, supportive space to explore what is happening, clarify what matters most, and strengthen resilience. Darlene helps clients reconnect with their strengths while building practical tools for improved coping, healthier relationships, and more confident decision-making. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process, walking alongside each client with empathy and professional guidance as they work toward greater self-understanding, empowerment, and personal growth.

As a Black woman therapist, she brings a culturally informed perspective to the therapeutic relationship and strives to create a welcoming, non-judgmental environment where clients can show up authentically and explore meaningful change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteem

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsNarcissismPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Darlene Goines have?

Darlene Goines has 18 years of experience providing therapy and support for a range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationships, and life transitions.

Is Darlene Goines a licensed therapist?

Yes. Darlene Goines is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and is licensed in Louisiana as LA LPC 4048.

In which languages does Darlene Goines provide therapy?

Darlene Goines provides therapy in English.

Where is Darlene Goines located?

Darlene Goines is located in Louisiana.

How can I work with Darlene Goines as my therapist?

You can work with Darlene Goines through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Darlene Goines work with international clients?

No. Darlene Goines does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Darlene Goines cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapy Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care

Darlene Goines draws from practical, person-centered approaches that can fit a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and major life changes.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive space where clients feel heard and respected. It emphasizes personal strengths, self-understanding, and growth, which can be especially helpful when self-esteem is low, emotions feel overwhelming, or life feels uncertain.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative style that helps clients work through ambivalence and build momentum toward change. It can be useful when someone feels stuck in patterns they want to shift, such as unhelpful coping habits, relationship dynamics, or difficulty following through on goals.

Solution-Focused Therapy centers on what is working, what has worked before, and what small, realistic steps can move life forward. This approach often supports clients who want practical strategies for communication, parenting, or day-to-day stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Darlene works collaboratively with clients to shape therapy around their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus over time as those needs evolve.

Online therapy can make support easier to access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and changing routines.

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