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Darrian McKiernan

LMFT

she/her

Arrange Your Change Therapy

Accepting new clients

Licensed states

Arizona

At a glance

Services Provided

Child Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Individual Therapy
Parenting Therapy
Teen Therapy

Ages Served

Adults (18+)
Children (6-10)
Older Adults (65+)
Pre-teens (10-12)
Teens (13-17)
Young Adults (18-25)

Languages Spoken

English

About this provider

Clients I Work With

Individuals facing challenges such as trauma, abuse, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, mental wellness, goal achievement, and more. Couples navigating relationship struggles, including emotional disconnection, high-conflict situations, intimacy issues, and communication barriers. Families, Parents, & Teens experiencing difficulties related to life changes or parent-child relationships.

Approach

My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where we can work collaboratively to pave the way for healing and empowerment. My clients often describe me as refreshingly direct, authentic, and honest. I believe in the power of straightforward communication to gently guide you through obstacles and difficult conversations. I have particular expertise in supporting survivors of sexual and relational trauma. Through candid feedback and practical tools, I tailor our work to support you in living a life aligned with your true self.

More About My Practice

Our therapists specialize in trauma-informed and relational therapy, helping clients understand themselves and their relationships from a systems-based perspective. We use evidence-based methods including EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and more, providing tools for healing, growth, and resilience.

Specialties & approaches

Specialties

ADHDAdoptionAgingAnxietyAttachmentCareer CounselingCodependencyDepressionDivorceDomestic AbuseEating DisordersGender IdentityGriefInfertility & Reproductive Mental HealthMen’s Mental HealthParent-Child Bonding & AttachmentPerfectionismPersonality DisordersPregnancy, Postpartum & Perinatal Mental HealthRelationship IssuesSelf EsteemSexual AbuseSpiritualityTrauma & PTSDWomen’s Mental Health

Therapy approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)EMDREmotion Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)Family Systems TherapyGottman MethodInternal Family Systems (IFS)Parts WorkSolution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Specialized Experience

First Responders & Medical ProfessionalsLGBTQ+ AffirmingRace & cultural identity

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