Darleen Lortz, LPC

I’ve been to a number of counselors over the years, at various stages of life, but no counselor has helped me as much as she has. I’ve been seeing her over a year and a half now, and I still have things to unpack. She is accountable and gives you truths sometimes you don’t like to hear, but need to hear. Her counsel has brought me out of deep grief, through a terrible boundary-less environment, challenges in marriage, and is still helping me navigate redefining myself. If you’re ready to do the work, give her an opportunity to help you, too.

Darleen has been a lifesaver for me. I have a lot of completely different types of issues I’m dealing with and she has been able to help me process through each one separately. We are still working on some but I know in my heart she is the exact therapist/counselor for me!

I have healed from a painful event because of Darlene's guidance, affirmation, caring, insight and genuineness. She helped me see I was stronger than I thought. I wouldn't be who I am or where I am today without her.

In 2018, a technology-driven patient-portal age, this counselor proved unable to efficiently facilitate the on-boarding of a potential new client. As with others, on-boarding establishes the client-provider relationship. So, "no" I do not feel comfortable verbally providing sensitive personal info. (ssn, insurance info, etc.) to a stranger over the phone just to schedule a certed EAP appt . Basic demographics should suffice w/online or 1st appt submission of the rest on verifiable medium. Curt.

Darleen was smart, caring and practical. She helped guide me out of a very black place. Tried other counselors, she was the right person. She has tremendous insight, patience and compassion.

I first saw Darleen when my husband wanted a divorce and I was at a loss for what to do. She helped me through the emotional crisis by gently guiding me to figure out what I wanted. With her guidance, I have regained my confidence and I am excited to move on with my new life. She won't tell you what to do, but will help you to see you have options and will be there to discuss them. I don't think I would be anywhere near as healed as I am without her help.

I began seeing Ms. Lortz several months ago for stress management. However, she helped me to identify the deeper issues that actually stemmed from my past. Her care has surpassed my expectations. Ms. Lortz has given me the validation and guidance that I need to begin overcoming many of my problems. With her help, I have developed the tools needed to improve my confidence, my relationships, my career, and my over-all satisfaction with myself and my life.

I found her to be very aggressive and a bit rude. I was trying to explain how I felt and what I would like to talk about and she was very adamant about what I needed to do and how she was right and I was wrong. I felt very dismissed and attacked during my session and did not want to tell her anything personal after the first 10 minutes of talking. Maybe she might be good for someone who needs a push in their life, but I personally found it very difficult to feel respected in her environment.