Business Details
Your Trusted Psychotherapist for Codependency and Relationship Healing
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and psychotherapist in Santa Monica, CA, I bring over three decades of professional and life experience to my practice. My expertise lies in relationship dynamics, codependency, and shame recovery, informed by my authorship of Codependency for Dummies and Conquering Shame and Codependency. Through individualized counseling and evidence-based strategies, I empower clients to cultivate self-awareness, emotional resilience, and authentic living.My practice integrates therapeutic modalities with practical tools, including guided meditations and structured self-assessment exercises. Having supported countless individuals in transforming their lives, I remain committed to fostering personal growth through compassionate, client-centered care. My work extends beyond private practice through educational resources, webinars, and speaking engagements that address emotional well-being and relational health.
Services
Psychotherapy
Codependency Counseling
Relationship Therapy
Shame Recovery
Online Resources
Highlights and features
- 30+ years specializing in codependency and relationship recovery
- Author of internationally recognized codependency recovery resources
- Offers integrated therapy with practical self-help tools
- Provides specialized narcissistic abuse recovery programs
- Combines legal expertise with clinical counseling experience
What people say
Life-changing
Empowering
Insightful
Highly recommend
Transformative
Services
Psychotherapy
Individualized mental health therapy addressing emotional trauma, relationship patterns, and self-esteem issues. Utilizes evidence-based techniques to treat codependency, shame, and narcissistic abuse recovery. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies and fostering personal growth through structured therapeutic interventions.
Codependency Counseling
Specialized treatment for codependency patterns using clinically validated approaches. Combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with self-assessment tools to break destructive relationship cycles. Focuses on establishing healthy boundaries and developing authentic self-identity through structured recovery programs.
Relationship Therapy
Therapeutic intervention for improving interpersonal dynamics and communication patterns. Addresses emotional intimacy barriers and conflict resolution strategies. Designed to help clients recognize unhealthy relationship patterns while developing more fulfilling connections with partners and family members.
Shame Recovery
Targeted program addressing chronic shame and self-worth issues. Incorporates mindfulness practices and cognitive restructuring techniques. Helps clients overcome internalized negative self-perceptions through structured exercises and guided meditations developed from clinical experience.
Online Resources
Comprehensive collection of self-help materials including books, webinars, and audio programs. Features evidence-based content on codependency recovery and emotional wellness. Provides accessible therapeutic support through downloadable resources and recorded educational sessions for ongoing personal development.
People
Darlene Lancer
Licensed Psychotherapist
30+ year experienced therapist specializing in codependency and relationship recovery. Author of internationally recognized publications including Codependency for Dummies. Combines legal expertise with clinical counseling to address emotional trauma and self-esteem issues through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialize in?
I integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, and psychodynamic approaches with specialized focus on codependency recovery and shame resolution techniques developed through 30+ years of clinical practice.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
While primarily offering in-person sessions in Santa Monica, I provide digital therapeutic resources including webinars, audio programs, and self-help materials accessible globally through my online platform.
How can I determine if therapy is right for me?
If you're struggling with relationship patterns, low self-esteem, or emotional trauma impacting daily life, my practice offers evidence-based solutions. Initial consultations help assess your specific needs and recovery goals.
What resources are available for codependency recovery?
My practice offers comprehensive resources including books, workbooks, guided meditations, and structured recovery programs specifically designed for codependency treatment based on clinical expertise and published research.
Do you work with both individuals and couples?
While primarily focusing on individual therapy, I address relationship dynamics and communication patterns that benefit both single clients and those in partnerships through targeted counseling approaches.
What sets your practice apart from others?
Combining legal expertise with clinical counseling experience, I offer unique perspectives on emotional wellness. My evidence-based recovery programs are validated by 30+ years of practice and internationally recognized publications.
