Dr. Darlene Viggiano

Dr. Darlene Viggiano helps people who are struggling with relationship problems, anger, trauma, grief, anxiety, and the stresses that come with parenting and caregiving. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 18 years of practice and a background in work with addiction, infidelity, and family-of-origin issues.

Her approach is practical and person-focused. She uses methods that draw on attachment ideas, emotion-focused work, cognitive tools, and client-centered listening. In sessions she pays attention to patterns in relationships and to what people do when they feel overwhelmed or stuck.

Across her career she has worked in intensive outpatient settings and in supervisory roles. That experience shaped how she structures care and collaborates with other professionals. She has also led trainings and workshops on topics such as hypnosis, dreams, and trauma-related concerns.

She has written books on grief and dream-related spiritual experiences and has presented on Jungian and transpersonal topics. Her record includes work with people affected by substance issues, dual diagnosis, and those who were molested as children, among other complex concerns.

Clients meet with a clinician who combines practical skills with reflective conversation. The focus is on helping people manage emotions, improve communication, and find clearer next steps in their relationships and life roles.

Approaches for online work and finding the right fit

Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds shape current relationship patterns and helps people notice and change repeating cycles. It can be useful for couples or individuals who want clearer emotional connection and safer ways of relating.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying core emotions and the interaction patterns that keep people stuck. This approach helps when difficulties center on intimacy, trust, or repeating relationship conflicts.

The therapist treats choosing an approach as a collaborative process. She will listen to what matters most, try methods that fit a person's goals, and adjust strategies based on what works. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to use and how to move forward.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Different formats have practical trade-offs, so the therapist will help match format, frequency, and approach to fit everyday life.