Darla McAdams

Darla McAdams

Licensed Professional Counselor (636) 224-1200

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About Me

I am a licensed Counselor in the State of Missouri with close to 7 years of professional experience. I enjoy working with any age range as well as a broad variety of concerns, including LGBTQ and people of color.. Part of my work has been with young women age 17 to 30 who struggled with substance use, abuse, eating disorders and self esteem issues. I have also worked for over three years with adults and elderly who struggled with substance use, anxiety, depression, homelessness, trauma, emotional abuse, family and relationship issues, co-dependency, loss and grief.

I believe that each client be treated with warmth, respect and value. Each session is a safe place without any judgment. My approach varies depending on the specific needs and goals of each individual. I utilize mindfulness, CBT, DBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy the most. I also believe strongly in the approach of Person-Centered Therapy and that each individual has within them the ability to create change and move towards being the best that they can be. I am here to listen and help guide you in that process.

I know that with the added challenges we have all faced from COVID, life has been more difficult for many. I commend you for reaching out to seek assistance in navigating your daily challenges and seeking a happier life. I would be honored to work with you in reaching towards whatever changes and goals you desire.

I look forward to having the opportunity to work with you.

Orientation & Focus

Languages Spoken

English

Specialties

  • Abandonment
  • Aging & Senior Issues
  • Attachment Issues
  • Autism
  • Avoidant Personality
  • Blended Families
  • Body Image
  • Cancer
  • Caregiver Stress
  • Chronic Pain & Illness
  • Codependency
  • Commitment Issues
  • Communication Problems
  • Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
  • Depression
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emptiness
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Fertility issues
  • First responder issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Gambling
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Guilt & Shame
  • Hospice & End of Life
  • Impulsivity
  • Infidelity
  • Isolation & Loneliness
  • Life Coaching
  • Midlife Crisis
  • Money & Financial Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • Narcissism
  • OCD
  • Panic Attacks
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Polyamory & Non-Monogamy
  • Pregnancy & Postpartum
  • Prejudice & Discrimination
  • School Issues
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self Esteem
  • Self Harm
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexuality & Sexual Identity
  • Smoking & Vaping
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Trichotillomania
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues
  • Young Adult Issues

Treatment Options

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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