Darshann Wienick, ACSW
Aliso Viejo, CA
Online & In-Person
Free initial consultation
About me
According to an ancient Buddhist saying, "pain is inevitable; suffering is optional." My approach to working with patients is to offer effective strategies that minimize unnecessary suffering and to help develop new ways of coping with and healing from trauma. I also have experience helping people who suffer from chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and complex PTSD. I incorporate mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and DBT Skills in my work with individual clients.
I am a mother and adoptive mother of teenagers in a blended family, so I understand the challenges parents and teens face in the aftermath of divorce. As a former family law attorney, I understand the system and its limitations, so I have unique insight into the ways in which litigation, especially high-conflict divorce and custody litigation, can be traumatic to families. I love working with teenagers. I have experience treating inpatient adolescents in crisis, many of whom identify as LGBTQ+. As a U.S. Army veteran, I would be honored to assist other veterans and active duty military personnel as well. My diverse life experiences have provided me with the insight necessary to work with a broad range of individuals. If my skills and background feel like a fit, let’s meet; I’d love the opportunity to embark on a journey of healing with you.
License
License(s)
Education
University of Southern California
University of California College of the Law at San Francisco
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$200 - $200Accepted payment methods
- Credit Card
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Optum
- Oscar
Specialties and clinical interests
- Anxiety
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Divorce Mediation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)
- LGBTQIA+
- Life Coaching
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Relationships
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- People with Disabilities
- Veterans
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
Languages
- English
Website and social media