Business Details
28 Years
experience
Licensed Mental Health Counseling in Henderson, NV
As a licensed mental health professional with over 25 years of experience, I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate life's most challenging transitions. My practice focuses on grief and loss counseling, chronic illness support, and relationship therapy, grounded in evidence-based approaches like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. With a master's degree in Counseling from UNLV and dual undergraduate degrees in Business and Human Resources, I bring both clinical expertise and practical insight to every session. Author of the Amazon Best Seller 'A New Normal: Learning to Live with Grief and Loss,' I have guided countless clients through personal transformations since establishing my Henderson, Nevada practice in 1998.My approach combines compassionate listening with actionable strategies to help clients develop healthier coping mechanisms and rediscover purpose. Whether addressing depression, anxiety, communication breakdowns, or life stage adjustments, I prioritize creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel truly understood. My work with diverse populationsfrom individuals processing pet loss to couples navigating complex relationship dynamicshas been recognized through multiple book awards and consistent bestseller status. I remain committed to advancing mental health awareness through both direct client work and educational outreach to healthcare organizations.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Therapy
Grief & Loss Support
Chronic Illness Counseling
Depression Treatment
Anxiety Management
Life Transitions Coaching
Communication Skills Training
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of specialized experience in grief and chronic illness counseling
- Author of award-winning mental health resources used in clinical settings
- Combines clinical expertise with practical life coaching strategies
- Proven success in improving communication and relationship dynamics
- Focuses on personalized, nonjudgmental therapeutic environments
What people say
Transformative experience
Safe and understanding space
Practical tools for healing
Exceptional relationship guidance
Genuine professional expertise
Services
Individual Counseling
Tailored mental health support for individuals facing grief, chronic illness, or life transitions. Combines evidence-based techniques with practical coping strategies to improve emotional well-being. Helps clients develop personalized approaches to managing stress, loss, and personal growth challenges.
Couples Therapy
Specialized relationship guidance focusing on communication improvement and conflict resolution. Addresses marital challenges, partnership dynamics, and emotional connection rebuilding. Uses structured therapeutic approaches to help couples navigate life transitions and strengthen relationships.
Grief & Loss Support
Specialized support for processing grief from personal loss, relationship endings, or life changes. Helps clients understand normal grieving processes and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Addresses complicated grief patterns and provides practical tools for emotional recovery.
Chronic Illness Counseling
Emotional support for individuals managing chronic health conditions. Focuses on quality-of-life improvements, stress management, and coping strategies. Addresses psychological aspects of illness while maintaining client autonomy and personal growth.
Life Transitions Coaching
Guidance through major life changes including career shifts, empty nest syndrome, and retirement adjustments. Combines counseling techniques with practical life coaching to help clients navigate uncertainty and develop new personal directions.
People
Darlene F Cross
Licensed Mental Health Therapist
Licensed therapist with 25+ years of experience in grief counseling and chronic illness support. Holds a master's in Counseling from UNLV and dual undergraduate degrees in Business and Human Resources. Author of multiple award-winning mental health books.
Questions
What types of counseling services do you offer?
I specialize in individual grief counseling, chronic illness support, couples therapy, and life transition coaching for clients in Henderson and Las Vegas.
How can therapy help with chronic illness?
Counseling provides emotional coping strategies, quality-of-life improvements, and safe spaces to discuss illness-related challenges without judgment or pressure.
Do you accept insurance?
I currently do not accept insurance to maintain treatment flexibility and client confidentiality.
What makes your grief counseling approach unique?
My method combines Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with personalized 'New Normal' strategies developed through 25+ years of clinical experience and book authorship.
How do you handle couples therapy sessions?
Sessions focus on improving communication patterns, resolving conflicts constructively, and rebuilding emotional connections through structured therapeutic techniques.
