Darla graduated with a Master of Science in Counseling from Texas A&M University/Commerce in 2001. She has been in the mental health field in various positions since 1993 and in private practice since 2001. Darla is a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Certified Anger Resolution Therapist.

Darla believes therapy to be a journey towards self-discovery and wholeness. Her goal in therapy is to help you gain insight into how your thoughts and behavior are affecting your life. By gaining this insight, personal growth and positive changes are possible. As your therapist, she will help facilitate these changes and help you explore and understand yourself.

Although Darla works with a diverse group of clients, her emphasis is on depression, stress management, relationship issues, PTSD, self-esteem, and anxiety/panic. She works with adults, couples, and adolescents.

She is a member of the American Counseling Association, Texas Counseling Association, Chi Sigma Iota-International Academic and Professional Counseling Honor Society, and the Treasurer for the North Dallas Chapter of the Employee Assistance Professionals Association.