Darla Cozzarelli, LCSW
- Trauma-informed care
- Evidence-based techniques
- Grief and loss support
About Darla Cozzarelli
Her work has brought her into contact with people from many backgrounds, each with distinct stories and strengths. Darla aims to honor every individual identity and experience by creating an affirming, respectful space for exploration and growth. She brings both professional training and personal insight to the therapeutic relationship - her experience as an adoptee and her own journey with mental health inform how she connects with others.
As an LCSW, Darla blends crisis intervention and thoughtful treatment planning to help clients stabilize in acute moments while building long-term strategies for healing. Her approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, grounded in empathy, collaboration, and respect. She draws from evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, seeking safety, and task-centered therapy to support insight, self-efficacy, and paced change.
Darla emphasizes walking alongside clients with curiosity and care. She does not provide crisis or emergency services - if someone is in crisis, they should call 911 or 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).
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Therapeutic Approach
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Darla Cozzarelli have?
Darla Cozzarelli has three years of clinical experience.
Is Darla Cozzarelli a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her California license is CA LCSW 127660.
In which languages does Darla Cozzarelli provide therapy?
Darla provides therapy in English.
Where is Darla Cozzarelli located?
Darla is located in California.
How can I work with Darla Cozzarelli as my therapist?
You can work with Darla through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Darla Cozzarelli work with international clients?
Darla Cozzarelli does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Darla Cozzarelli cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's own perspective and strengths, with the therapist providing empathic support and unconditional positive regard to help people explore identity, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to build practical coping strategies. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative conversational style designed to resolve ambivalence and increase motivation for change, which can be particularly helpful for substance use, behavioral shifts, and goal-directed work.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Darla works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors recommendations and adjusts strategies over time so therapy fits the client rather than forcing a single model.
Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel barriers, and make it easier to maintain consistent care. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing support and practical interventions in ways that accommodate busy lives and differing comfort levels with communication.