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Darlene Wilken

Darlene Wilken

LPC, LPC-MHSP

Tennessee

Practical, compassionate counseling for recovery and life change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC, LPC-MHSP
License
LPC, Wisconsin / 7609-125; LPC-MHSP, Tennessee / 7136
Experience
8 years
Languages
English
Location
Tennessee

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    • Motivational interviewing
    • Mindfulness based
    • Skills focused

    About Darlene

    Darlene Wilken is a licensed professional counselor with experience in both mental health and substance use care. She holds LPC and LPC-MHSP credentials and has worked directly with adults in treatment settings. Her background includes inpatient addiction work and current practice in a clinic serving people with opiate addiction and co-occurring mental health needs.

    Darlene focuses on clear, down-to-earth conversations rather than clinical jargon. She uses a warm, interactive style and treats each person with respect and patience. Sessions aim to identify what matters most to the person and build small, practical steps forward.

    Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, stress, self-esteem, and relationship or parenting challenges. Darlene also works with people facing drug and alcohol addiction and related recovery issues. She aims to meet people where they are and adapt the work to each situation.

    Darlene draws on approaches such as motivational interviewing, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness therapy, and solution-focused techniques. She blends these tools to fit the person's goals and needs rather than following a single method.

    People who want practical strategies alongside compassionate listening may find her approach helpful. Darlene emphasizes collaboration, small goal-setting, and learning skills that can be used between sessions. She welcomes questions about how the process works before scheduling.

  2. How her approaches translate to online work

    Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change by exploring ambivalence and strengthening personal motivation. It is useful for addiction, habit change, and decisions about treatment. Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's experience at the center, with the therapist offering empathy and nonjudgmental listening to support self-directed growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them through changes in behavior and practice; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to goals and preferences and then suggest ways of combining methods. That plan can change over time as needs shift, with the person and therapist deciding what helps most.

    Confirm the session formats before booking because this profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing more flexible timing. They can also allow shorter check-ins or phone conversations when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Licensed professionals and therapists often adapt materials and exercises to work well in a virtual setting, so practical skills and motivational work carry over to everyday routines.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Drug and alcohol addiction

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    8+ years

    Listed in

    Wisconsin, Tennessee

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does she help with?

    Darlene works with a range of concerns including addictions, drug and alcohol addiction, trauma and abuse, mood disorders like depression and bipolar, anxiety, ADHD, grief, self-esteem, stress, and relationship or parenting challenges.

    How would you describe her therapy style?

    Her style is warm and interactive. She focuses on respectful listening, practical steps, and tailoring sessions to each person's needs.

    What experience does she bring?

    She has eight years of experience working in mental health and substance use settings, including inpatient treatment and a clinic serving people with opiate addiction and co-occurring mental health issues.

    What credentials and region are associated with this clinician?

    She holds LPC and LPC-MHSP credentials and practices in Tennessee with licensure noted as WI LPC and TN LPC-MHSP.

    In which language are sessions offered?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.

    How is pricing handled for therapy sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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