- Person-centered
- Practical tools
- Collaborative
About Darla
Darla Cozzarelli is a licensed clinical social worker in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and trauma-related concerns. She is experienced supporting people dealing with attachment wounds, codependency, substance use, and challenges like low self-esteem and isolation. Darla writes plainly and listens closely so people can start where they are and move at a manageable pace.
She trained at the University of Southern California and spent time in community mental health settings. There she supported people healing from trauma, navigating homelessness, and managing co-occurring conditions such as mood disorders and substance use. Those roles shaped how she balances immediate safety with longer term coping skills.
Darla blends practical tools with a warm, collaborative approach. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to each person. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thought and behavior patterns that cause distress. Motivational Interviewing helps when people are weighing change and need clear, nonjudgmental support.
Her lived experience of adoption and personal mental health challenges informs her work. That perspective adds empathy when addressing abandonment, attachment, and relationship patterns. She aims to create a respectful, affirming space where questions and difficult feelings can be named.
Darla also has experience with crisis intervention and treatment planning to help stabilize urgent needs while building sustainable strategies. She encourages teamwork in therapy, helping each person set goals and practice steps that fit their daily life.
How Darla’s approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s goals and experiences. The therapist listens without judgment and follows what matters most to you, which helps when addressing issues like codependency and attachment concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and homework to change patterns that feed anxiety, depression, or impulsive actions.
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational approach that helps people find their own reasons to change. It can be useful for issues like substance use or when someone feels unsure about next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Darla will discuss these options with each person and adapt methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. The process is collaborative and guided by what feels most helpful in session.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and giving more flexibility around scheduling. It also lets people practice skills between sessions in the environments where they live and work.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Darla commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and depression, and also focuses on codependency and attachment-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and collaborative, using person-centered listening alongside practical techniques to help people make changes at their own pace.
What kinds of professional experience does she bring?
She has three years of clinical experience, including community mental health work supporting people with trauma, homelessness, and co-occurring conditions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost structured for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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