Testimonials About Darian’s Work
When I started working with Darian, I was an angry, depressed, unemployed woman. With Darian’s help, I’ve worked through a lot of self-esteem issues. With her help, I’ve come to terms with certain things and learned how to stand up for myself. I’m happy to say that I now have a great job, and, although I still have my moments of negativity, I generally have a better outlook on life.
Monique R. Portland, OR
After receiving a sudden Cancer diagnosis and experiencing the anxiety of electing to go for a second opinion, I made an appointment to talk with Darian. My goal was to find the courage to face the challenge to step outside of my comfort zone. It had always been hard for me to stand up for myself. Her guidance, strategies, and encouragement gave me the tools to ask for what I needed. This resulted in my being able to acquire a second opinion, secure a doctor with whom I felt comfortable, and to make a choice in the treatment which I felt was right for me. With Darian’s assistance, I was able to take as much control of my situation as possible, advocate for myself, and feel good about making decisions on my own behalf.
Margaret C. Portland, OR
Darian helped me to recognize the importance of documentation in order to most effectively get what I needed from a government agency. Her patience, understanding and competence made a difficult and scary time easier to get through.
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I am a mom, a grandma, a widow, a therapist, an advocate, and author and a deep thinker. I am a bit of a comedian and a bit of a rebel. I am a woman with multiple disabilities who doesn’t let anything stop me.
I own a home in Portland, Oregon. I operate a thriving therapy practice in which I encourage clients to find their voices and speak up for themselves, get what they need and feel good about it.
Does your life feel like a roller coaster ride?
Are you disappointed in yourself and others?
Do you struggle with self-doubt, guilt and shame?
Do you feel powerless to change?
I have been where you are. I have been deeply unhappy, happy for bad reasons and even happy for good reasons. Through the Happy For No Reason model for finding and maintaining true and lasting happiness I have discovered that I can be happy in spite of my circumstances. This is the definition of “Happy for no reason.” The key to overcoming unhappiness is changing your core beliefs, thoughts, habits and behaviors.
My mission is to encourage others to find strength and joy in present moments. I will collaborate with you to intentionally become empowered through:
- Identifying hidden barriers to your success
- Eliminating core beliefs that no longer serve you
- Exploring and building on your strengths
- Exploring and building on your interests
- Exploring and building on your skills
- Exploring and implementing your dreams
- Rewriting your story to Define what true, lasting happiness looks and feels like in the here and now
- Creating an empowered sense of self
- Living the life you love