Shirley Darden
MD, LCPC focused on trauma, addiction, family
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About
Shirley Darden is an MD and LCPC who brings 11 years of clinical experience to work with people facing addiction, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and mood challenges such as bipolar disorder. She approaches each case with a trauma-informed perspective and a focus on understanding how past experiences influence present struggles. Her practice emphasizes collaboration and respect for each individual's story.
Shirley is particularly interested in helping clients explore forgiveness and life purpose as part of recovery and growth. She integrates attention to faith and spirituality when those elements matter to the individual, creating a space that honors those dimensions within the therapeutic process. Her style centers on building insight, resilience, and clearer direction rather than offering prescriptive solutions.
Available through a range of communication options, Shirley works alongside people who want a thoughtful, person-centered approach to difficult transitions. She aims to support practical steps toward change while also attending to deeper meaning and healing as clients define it for themselves.
Shirley is particularly interested in helping clients explore forgiveness and life purpose as part of recovery and growth. She integrates attention to faith and spirituality when those elements matter to the individual, creating a space that honors those dimensions within the therapeutic process. Her style centers on building insight, resilience, and clearer direction rather than offering prescriptive solutions.
Available through a range of communication options, Shirley works alongside people who want a thoughtful, person-centered approach to difficult transitions. She aims to support practical steps toward change while also attending to deeper meaning and healing as clients define it for themselves.
- Location:
- Maryland, United States
- Years Experience:
- 11
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Other areas of experience: Forgiveness, Life purpose
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: MD LCPC LC12987
- NPI Number: 1801586995
- License: LCPC (Maryland)
Teletherapy and therapeutic approach
Shirley brings a trauma-informed perspective to online work, paying attention to how past experiences shape current patterns. In remote sessions she focuses on recognizing those patterns and exploring practical steps that can reduce distress and improve daily functioning while also attending to deeper sources of meaning.
She also works collaboratively, inviting each person to set goals and participate in shaping the process. This collaborative stance supports exploration of forgiveness and life purpose when those topics are important to the individual.
Shirley provides teletherapy through video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to choose the format that fits their needs. That range of communication options supports flexible scheduling and different styles of engagement while maintaining a consistent therapeutic focus.
How long has Shirley practiced?
Shirley Darden has 11 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including addictions, family issues, trauma and grief.
What are Shirley's professional credentials?
She holds the credentials MD and LCPC and is licensed with the identifier MD LCPC LC12987.
Which languages does Shirley use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Where is Shirley located?
She is based in Maryland.
How can people work with Shirley online?
Shirley offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging as ways to work together.
Does Shirley accept clients outside the United States?
Yes. This profile indicates she is accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with Shirley?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Shirley?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.