- 15 years experience
- LICSW in Vermont
- Parenting and grief
About Darlene
Darlene Furey is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Vermont. She supports people who are facing grief, relationship strain, trauma, parenting challenges, and LGBT-related concerns. Her style is direct and compassionate, aimed at helping people take the next steps toward a more manageable life.
Darlene brings 15 years of professional experience to each meeting. She focuses on building an open space where clients can talk without feeling judged. Conversations are practical and grounded in real life, with attention to what feels useful now.
Sessions typically begin by identifying immediate concerns and small goals. From there she works with each person to find ways to cope better day to day and to make clearer choices about relationships, parenting, or processing loss. She aims to give tools people can use between sessions.
Darlene also has a focus on gender dysphoria and hospice and end-of-life counseling as areas she pays attention to. She will help people facing difficult identity questions or serious illness navigate feelings and next steps.
Her approach balances support with concrete planning. She respects each person's pace and helps set realistic steps for change. To get started, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
Approaches that guide online therapy
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are central to Darlene's work. She uses approaches that focus on understanding current problems and building practical skills to manage them. One common approach emphasizes coping skills and problem-solving to reduce daily stress and improve functioning; this helps with grief, parenting challenges, and the aftereffects of trauma. Another approach centers on exploring relationship patterns and communication habits to improve connection and set clearer boundaries when needed; this is useful for people dealing with relationship strain or LGBT-related concerns.Finding the best approach is part of the therapy process. Darlene works together with each person to choose techniques that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in and adapts methods as progress unfolds, keeping the plan collaborative and practical.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. It also lets people continue work on grief, identity questions, or parenting strategies without having to rearrange large parts of their day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Vermont
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Darlene helps people with LGBT-related issues, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief and parenting concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is open and judgment-free, with a focus on practical steps and coping strategies that people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the LICSW credential and is licensed in Vermont.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.