Darren DeVries

Feeling anxious is very valid and almost expected living in the world in which we do. I have a background in treating anxiety with several different therapy modalities whether it is through a trauma-focused lens, grounding methods, focusing on reframing thoughts, and others; there are great ways to better recognize where the anxiety comes from and how to work with it to promote healthier functioning.

Trauma effects almost all of us in so many different ways and to so many degrees. Whether having a diagnosis of PTSD or experiencing other very challenging things in our lives, healing can take place through a variety of methods. When we are able to allow our thoughts, emotions, and body feel whatever comes up regarding those challenging areas, healing takes place. Trauma can be so isolating and private and working with a trusted professional can be key in being able to heal for a lifetime.

Working with heterosexual couples that are either dating, engaged, or married is a big passion of mine. I see that when we have healthy relationships and marriages, communities change for the best. I am trained in many different methods in working with couples and have vast experience in different settings. Assessment is also very helpful when working with couples and I like to use a host of different assessments that also include the PREPARE-ENRICH relational assessment.

Working with heterosexual couples is one of my biggest professional passions. I see healthy significant-other relationships as the building blocks for families and even communities. I use my training in the Gottman Method, DBT, and Christian-based approach to present the most well-grounded and researched interventions I can to couples I work with. I offer couples genuineness, realism, kindness, specific interventions, and even appropriate humor to coach them toward the best they can be.

Working with heterosexual couples is one of my biggest professional passions. I see healthy significant-other relationships as the building blocks for families and even communities. I use my training in the Gottman Method, DBT, and Christian-based approach to present the most well-grounded and researched interventions I can to couples I work with. I offer couples genuineness, realism, kindness, specific interventions, and even appropriate humor to coach them toward the best they can be.

DBT is full of concrete skills and concepts that help in so many areas of life. It focuses on regulating emotions, handling distress, relational effectiveness, and increasing quality of life. I have a background in years of working closely on teams that provided DBT to groups, individuals, and even coaching phone lines. The integration of DBT skills into many areas of mental health comes up naturally for me and I have had countless positive feedback on the success of using these skills.

DBT is full of concrete skills and concepts that help in so many areas of life. It focuses on regulating emotions, handling distress, relational effectiveness, and increasing quality of life. I have a background in years of working closely on teams that provided DBT to groups, individuals, and even coaching phone lines. The integration of DBT skills into many areas of mental health comes up naturally for me and I have had countless positive feedback on the success of using these skills.

My background in family systems theory lends me to thinking often of the balance between "brief and effective." Without balancing these two ideas, therapy could come across as superficial or just an extended friendship. It has been my experience over the years that many people who come to therapy are looking for fairly quick and effective ways to feel better overall. It is my goal to walk alongside my clients and obtain healing in an appropriate pace that works the best for them.

My background in family systems theory lends me to thinking often of the balance between "brief and effective." Without balancing these two ideas, therapy could come across as superficial or just an extended friendship. It has been my experience over the years that many people who come to therapy are looking for fairly quick and effective ways to feel better overall. It is my goal to walk alongside my clients and obtain healing in an appropriate pace that works the best for them.