- Relationship focus
- Trauma experience
- Practical strategies
About Darlene
Dr. Darlene Viggiano helps people facing relationship strain, self esteem concerns, trauma and grief. She also works with anxiety, stress, addictions, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, career questions, and mood concerns such as depression and bipolar. Her approach is practical and conversational. She aims to make therapy understandable and approachable for people feeling overwhelmed.
Dr. Viggiano holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology from Saybrook University and a Master’s in Psychology from National University. She has been licensed as a marriage and family therapist since 1999 and brings 18 years of clinical experience to her practice. Her background includes work in intensive outpatient programs, case management, and clinical supervision.
Her clinical work has included supporting people affected by childhood sexual abuse, dual diagnosis, perinatal substance abuse, and infidelity. She has led batterers' intervention and anger management programs and has offered workshops on Jungian and transpersonal psychology. She is also an author of two books addressing dreams and pregnancy loss.
She lists Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Existential Therapy among her approaches. She has additional experience with clinical hypnosis and mindful movement practices. Dr. Viggiano is a member of relevant professional associations in California.
People who choose her often look for clear, steady guidance when life feels out of balance. She focuses on helping clients name concerns, try practical strategies, and make changes that fit their daily life.
Dr. Viggiano holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology from Saybrook University and a Master’s in Psychology from National University. She has been licensed as a marriage and family therapist since 1999 and brings 18 years of clinical experience to her practice. Her background includes work in intensive outpatient programs, case management, and clinical supervision.
Her clinical work has included supporting people affected by childhood sexual abuse, dual diagnosis, perinatal substance abuse, and infidelity. She has led batterers' intervention and anger management programs and has offered workshops on Jungian and transpersonal psychology. She is also an author of two books addressing dreams and pregnancy loss.
She lists Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Existential Therapy among her approaches. She has additional experience with clinical hypnosis and mindful movement practices. Dr. Viggiano is a member of relevant professional associations in California.
People who choose her often look for clear, steady guidance when life feels out of balance. She focuses on helping clients name concerns, try practical strategies, and make changes that fit their daily life.