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Darlene Furey

Practical support for family and parenting challenges

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Credentials
LICSW
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Vermont
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Darlene

Darlene Furey is a licensed independent clinical social worker who focuses on concerns often tied to family and parenting. She welcomes straightforward conversations about LGBT issues, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting challenges. Her style is down-to-earth and practical, with an emphasis on listening and making space for hard feelings.

She has 15 years of professional experience and holds a Vermont LICSW. Over that time she has supported people facing loss, people coming to terms with gender questions, and those coping with difficult past events.

Background and approach

Sessions are conversational and aim to help people notice what matters most in day-to-day life. Darlene works to create a nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly. She encourages small, manageable steps so change feels possible.

The work is paced to each person’s comfort and goals. Her approach blends practical skills with emotional support. That can mean talking through ways to handle a tense family moment, planning how to manage grief, or naming patterns that get in the way of better connection.

She partners with clients to find what helps in real life. People looking for help around parenting, relationship concerns, LGBT-related topics, loss, or trauma may find her style accessible and straightforward. Darlene offers care from her Vermont practice and communicates in plain language to keep things clear and useful.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Evidence-based techniques are used in ways that feel practical and clear. One approach focuses on building coping skills for distressing memories and emotions, teaching concrete ways to reduce overwhelm and manage triggers. Another approach emphasizes improving communication and connection, helping people notice interaction patterns and try different responses to ease tension in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and help decide together which methods match the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process lets the plan change as progress is made or new needs appear.

Online therapy here offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Those options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, to check in between meetings, or to choose a format that feels most comfortable. The variety of formats helps people stay engaged while working toward clearer communication, better coping, and more manageable daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?
She works with issues including LGBT-related matters, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting. Additional focus areas include gender dysphoria and hospice and end-of-life counseling.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style is practical and conversational, with an emphasis on listening and creating a nonjudgmental space. Sessions focus on manageable steps and real-life problem solving.
What is her background and experience?
She has 15 years of professional experience supporting people through loss, relationship stress, and trauma. That experience informs a straightforward, supportive approach.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a licensed independent clinical social worker, Vermont LICSW number 089.0114301, and practices in Vermont.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She meets with people by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats offer options to match different needs and schedules.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Vermont
Languages
English

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