Dr. Darlene Viggiano, LMFT
Therapist in California
Dr.
- License 35420 · California Expires April 2026
- NPI 1679632491 · national registry
- Experience and languages 18+ years in practice English
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About Darlene
Dr. Darlene Viggiano offers help for relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, parenting stress, sleep problems, and questions about intimacy. She sees people who are coping with big life changes, career stress, ADHD, or compassion fatigue.
Dr. Viggiano is a licensed marriage and family therapist with nearly two decades of practice in California. She uses practical, talk-based sessions where the focus is on what is happening now.
Background and approach
Her style blends relational work with strategies that change thoughts and behaviors. That means couples and individuals look at patterns, learn clearer ways to communicate, and practice small changes that can reduce conflict. Her background includes work in intensive outpatient settings and supervising clinical teams.
She has run programs for people with co-occurring mental health and substance concerns and led interventions for anger and relationship problems. She has also worked with survivors of childhood sexual abuse and people facing infidelity or perinatal substance use issues. Dr.
Viggiano completed a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology from Saybrook University and a master’s degree from National University. She holds a California LMFT and has taught paraprofessionals and students about clinical approaches for trauma and addiction. In sessions she draws on several approaches including the Gottman Method, attachment-focused ideas, cognitive behavioral techniques, and emotionally focused work.
She also has experience with clinical hypnosis and mind-body practices when appropriate. Treatment is adapted to each person’s goals and pace.
Credentials
- LMFT (California)
- License 35420 · expires April 2026
- NPI
- 1679632491 · national provider identifier
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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
- Gottman Method
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the approaches Darlene names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Approaches that translate to online therapy
Dr. Viggiano uses methods that work well over video or phone. The Gottman Method focuses on communication habits and shared routines that reduce conflict and build friendship in relationships. It includes exercises couples can practice between sessions and clear steps to change interaction patterns.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current connections. It helps people understand emotional responses and learn new ways of reaching out and responding to partners or loved ones. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening, empathy, and supporting each person to find their own solutions and priorities.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. She works collaboratively to choose methods that match the client’s goals, pace, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made. Clients often try an approach for a few sessions and then refine the plan together.
Online formats offer practical benefits. Video calls let therapists see interactions and body language, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits short check-ins, and text messaging supports brief reflections between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and maintain continuity between appointments.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does she address?
She supports relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy questions, stress, anxiety, addictions, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar and depression, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her sessions are conversational and practical. She combines relationship-focused work with cognitive and emotionally focused techniques to change interaction patterns and coping skills.
How long has she worked in this field?
She has 18 years of clinical experience and a longer career that includes roles in intensive outpatient programs and clinical supervision.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology and is a California licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT).
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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