Darla Belflower - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

22 years experience

About Darla Belflower

As a licensed therapist in Missouri, I bring over two decades of compassionate clinical experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice centers on creating affirming, inclusive spaces for diverse clients, with specialized expertise in LGBTQ+ issues, addiction recovery, and women’s mental health.

I offer supportive guidance for individuals navigating life transitions, relationship dynamics, sexuality, gender identity, and emotional wellness. My approach is deeply empathetic, focusing on helping clients explore personal growth, heal from shame and guilt, and develop meaningful strategies for managing stress, depression, and life transitions.

My therapeutic work honors each person’s unique journey, with particular sensitivity to LGBTQ+ experiences, non-traditional relationship structures, and the nuanced challenges of caregiving and personal transformation. I’m committed to providing a non-judgmental, affirming environment where clients can explore their authentic selves and cultivate resilience.

Licenses

LCSW

2013004580

LSCSW

LSCSW 5169

Professional experience

Addictions
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
LGBT
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety

Additional Focus Areas

Caregiver issues and stress
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Life purpose
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Sexuality
Women's issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing

Languages

English

8 Reviews

“Darla is kind, a great listener, and is able to hear through the nonsense for reoccurring ideas or issues. She is direct without being harsh. She also provides resources to help me solve my problems long term.”

“She is an amazing therapist!”

“Darla is excellent! She has really helped me with my issues and provides support!”

“Having gone through one of the most difficult periods of my life, losing my husband and becoming a caretaker for my mother, I joined BetterHelp to deal with grief and guilt. Darla guided me to such a better place, and I looked forward to each session. I still use gratitude journaling every day to keep track of all great and good things that are most definitely present in my life. I'm truly grateful for her help.”

“I LOVE Darla! She’s my 3rd ever therapist & 2nd from BetterHelp & SHE IS THE ONE! She listened to me so intentionally the first session that she knew exactly how to approach me in our sessions! She makes me feel seen & heard & I know she truly cares about me. It doesn’t feel like she is just doing her job, I feel cared for which is exactly what I wanted in my therapist. She is awesome & I would recommend her to anyone!”

“Darla will listen to all your concerns and guide you through each step to reach the other side. She gave me the resources I needed in my situation. I felt heard when speaking with her. Thanks Darla :)”

“Darla is the best! She is a great therapist and listens to my issues and then makes suggestions! She is a gem!”

“She has been helpful and responsive to my worries.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.