Dr. Darlene Viggiano, LMFT

California · 18 years in practice

Dr. Darlene Viggiano is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who helps people facing relationship strain, trauma, addiction, grief, and anxiety.

License and registration

LMFT, California: 35420 · expires April 2026
NPI: 1679632491 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 18
Languages: English

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About Darlene

Dr. Darlene Viggiano is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who helps people facing relationship strain, trauma, addiction, grief, and anxiety. She works with parenting stress, intimacy issues, anger, sleep problems, and life transitions.

Her approach aims to make emotional patterns clearer and more manageable for everyday life. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at how emotions shape interactions and attachment. She also uses attachment-based and client-centered ideas to create calm, focused sessions where people feel heard.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when practical steps and behavior changes can help reduce symptoms. Darlene earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology from Saybrook University and a Master’s in Psychology from National University. She has worked in intensive outpatient settings and served as a clinical lead and case manager.

Her clinical background includes work with people affected by childhood sexual abuse, dual diagnosis, and perinatal substance concerns. She has led trainings for paraprofessionals and students and offered workshops on Jungian and transpersonal topics. Her publications include two books, one focused on dreams and spiritual emergence, and a workbook for women after pregnancy loss.

She is a member of professional organizations related to clinical hypnosis and marriage and family therapy. Sessions are offered in English from California and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. People start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on therapist availability.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Darlene lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Infidelity
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Smoking / vaping cessation
Women's issues

Approaches Darlene names

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Online support

Emotion and Attachment-Focused Care Online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name core feelings that drive relationship patterns. It is useful for intimacy problems, grief, and repeated conflicts that feel stuck. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current connections and helps people change how they relate to others in close relationships.

Client-Centered Therapy places the client's experience at the center of sessions. The therapist listens carefully and follows the client’s pace, helping people feel understood while they sort through what matters most. Together the client and therapist decide which approach or combination will fit the client's goals and values as therapy progresses.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deep emotional work. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a break during the day. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, ongoing reflection, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options help people maintain continuity of care despite busy schedules.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She supports people with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, sleep issues, parenting stress, anger, and self-esteem problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style combines emotionally focused work with practical techniques. Sessions aim to clarify feelings, improve communication, and build small behavior changes.

What is her professional background?

She holds a PhD in Psychology and a Master’s in Psychology, and has 18 years of clinical experience in a variety of outpatient and program settings.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing from California.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients can choose what fits their schedule.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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