Darla FLORES
Huntersville,NC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate therapist with over 15 years of experience in individual, family, and couples therapy. Committed to helping individuals find their path to wellness through utilizing evidenced-based techniques and personalized care strategies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
Stafford and Associates Counseling
Mooresville, NC
08.2026 - Current
- Conducted individual, family, and couple's therapy sessions to support client mental health improvement.
- Mentored new therapists through supervision meetings and case consultations in order to support their professional development within the field.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions to support client mental health improvement.
- Utilized evidence-based techniques to facilitate coping strategies among clients.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Maintained accurate and confidential client records in compliance with ethical standards.
- Participated in ongoing professional development to enhance counseling skills and knowledge.
- Engaged clients in goal-setting activities, fostering motivation and personal growth.
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
Therapist
Center For Emotional Health
Huntersville, NC
01.2016 - 07.2026
- Conducted individual, family, and couple therapy sessions to support client mental health improvement.
- Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to help clients recognize personal barriers to change and identify actionable steps toward improvement.
- Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and develop appropriate treatment strategies.
- Worked closely with families to educate them on mental health issues, facilitate open dialogue, and foster a supportive home environment for client recovery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic care tailored to individual patient needs.
- Developed strong therapeutic alliances, ensuring patient comfort and trust throughout treatment process.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Prepared reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
- Mentored new therapists through supervision meetings and case consultations in order to support their professional development within the field.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
LIU Post
Brookville, NY09-1993
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Rapport building
- Individual therapy
- Psychoeducation
- Clinical documentation
- One-on-one sessions
- Building rapport
- Interpersonal skills
- Detail orientation
- Communication strategies
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal relations
Certification
Clinical Supervisor
Timeline
Therapist
Stafford and Associates Counseling
08.2026 - Current
Therapist
Center For Emotional Health
01.2016 - 07.2026
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
LIU Post