About me

I am licensed in Illinois with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, and abuse, & as motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I have worked in foster care with abused and traumatized teens and adolescents.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Family conflicts
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Self esteem
  • Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Relationship issues , Grief , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Depression , Coaching , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Adoption and Foster Care , Read more...
Years of Experience: 10

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

IL LCPC 180004266

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Darwin Allen. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Sep 11, 2023 after therapy with Darwin for 1 month

Love how easy it is to connect with help for my whole family!

Written on Aug 26, 2023 after therapy with Darwin for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management

He listens and gives great long lasting advice. His wisdom and age really resonates with me.

Written on Aug 18, 2023 after therapy with Darwin for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Listens well and gives great feedback.

Written on Jun 20, 2023 after therapy with Darwin for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes

In such a short time he has helped me, I've been able to dig deep in myself to see where certain problems arise from. His method and approach is strong and focused, the pain that will hit you while in session will subside, it's part of the process. He's the best therapist I've ever had, he really listens.

Written on Jun 19, 2023 after therapy with Darwin for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coaching, and adhd

He never lets me down. He’s here when I’m not here for myself. He knows how to help if you’re open to getting the help, it’s important to know that if you really want to change in life then you have to put that work in as well.

Written on Jun 10, 2023 after therapy with Darwin for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

He’s the best! Very understanding and keeps me grounded!!!

Written on May 27, 2023 after therapy with Darwin for 2 weeks

Darwin has been very responsive and caring, he listens to me and makes me feel comfortable

Written on May 03, 2023 after therapy with Darwin for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

Mr Allen
Is so kind & listens to you. He also gives great insight on how to express how you feel using certain words my few sessions I’ve truly enjoyed & will continue with him

Written on Apr 16, 2023 after therapy with Darwin for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

Darwin is a great listener and does a great job of facilitating our conversation so that they continue to move forward in a positive way.

Written on Apr 05, 2023 after therapy with Darwin for 2 months

Great listener and wise

Written on Mar 30, 2023 after therapy with Darwin for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coaching

Darwin is wise, accessible, kind, and funny. He has been a wonderful resource in the short period of time I have worked with him.

Written on Mar 15, 2023 after therapy with Darwin for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Darwin is very easy to talk to and I like that he believes in God. Will always give you a psalm to read and things to do after the session. He is a good listener as well and very patient while you are speaking.

Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Darwin for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching

Darwin is wonderful!

Written on Feb 11, 2023 after therapy with Darwin for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Darwin is a great listener and respectful of both sides in marriage counseling. He also suggest positive ways to diffuse disagreements and positive ways to move forward.

Written on Feb 03, 2023 after therapy with Darwin for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Darwin is amazing is a great listener. He’s very patient. He offers a lot of great advice.

Written on Jan 26, 2023 after therapy with Darwin for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Darwin Was is a great listener and his advice helped us On our path to a respectful and happy marriage.

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