Dr. Darlene Groomes, LPC

Dr. Darlene Groomes is a Michigan Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC). The LPC credential indicates state licensure to provide professional counseling, and the CRC is a national certification for counselors trained in rehabilitation-focused services.

She has worked clinically with people affected by trauma, loss and grief, disability, family conflict, and body image concerns. She serves individuals, children, and families, combining clinical expertise with training as a youth mental health first aid provider and as a trainer in adult mental health first aid response.

Dr. Groomes practices from a holistic, integrative, client-centered perspective that attends to physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Her approach draws on a range of therapeutic techniques, including cognitive-behavioral strategies, psychoeducational methods, trauma-informed care, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused interventions to tailor care to each person.

She aims to foster personal growth by offering an atmosphere that is accepting, direct, and attentive. Dr. Groomes listens and validates individual experiences while encouraging empowerment and practical steps forward. If another provider would be a better fit, she will connect people with local clinicians who have the relevant expertise.