Therapy Session in Illinois

I am a dedicated social worker committed to helping individuals recognize their strengths and resiliency. I strive to provide the tools and resources needed to navigate difficult times and to find positivity in challenging situations. My work focuses deeply on supporting individuals experiencing anxiety and depression, helping them develop coping skills that strengthen their overall resilience. I look forward to building a strong, trusting relationship where individuals feel safe and comfortable

Darnise practices from a multidimensional, trauma‑informed lens, considering each client’s biological, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. She supports individuals as they heal from trauma, build self‑worth, strengthen communication, and pursue meaningful goals, offering compassionate, practical, and strengths‑based guidance for lasting personal growth.

I am deeply passionate about helping children, adolescents, and young adults navigate life's challenges. While I take my clients and their experiences very seriously, I don't believe every session has to feel heavy. When it feels appropriate, I enjoy using humor to help clients feel more at ease and remind them that healing can include moments of lightness. I strive to create a warm, genuine, and supportive environment where clients feel heard, accepted, and empowered to make meaningful changes.

I’m a bilingual Spanish-speaking Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with teens, children, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and emotional challenges. I use TF-CBT, AF-CBT, mindfulness, and play-based strategies to help young people build coping skills, process difficult experiences, and strengthen family connection in a calm, supportive environment.