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Darla Sedlacek, PhD

Darla Sedlacek, PhD

Lakewood, Ohio
VerifiedTelehealth Available

Professions: Psychologist, Other

Languages: English

Telephone: 440-276-3688

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My Approach to Therapy

Sometimes people wait until a crisis occurs or they can't sleep until they "talk to someone." If it just gets painful enough, it's time. Please don't wait. If you are suffering, if you are confused and can't seem to get clarity, if you are more often than not thinking about something that you can't figure out or resolve despite talking to others (or can't talk about), it's time to connect with a neutral party. I am trained to listen. I will support your feelings and help you with strategies to make changes you desire, reset, or maybe embrace not making any changes. If it's relationship conflicts, body or eating issues, general malaise, grief, parenting, or struggles in managing energy and focus, we can identify what works and doesn't, but also importantly have some time to just feel the feels out loud without judgment. Emotions are not wrong, they are messengers. I will listen, "connect some dots," and then we'll figure out what steps to take to create the life you want.

My Practice & Services

I'm happy to assist people trying to manage anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, relationship conflicts, trauma, medication issues, body image, eating, and fitness practices. Specialize in working with athletes struggling with performance or relationships with coaches, teammates, parents.

Specific Issue(s) I'm Skilled at Helping With

Athletes struggling with competition anxiety may benefit greatly by getting assistance developing a "gameplan." I assist athletes from many sports at all levels develop protocols for managing energy, self talk, and emotions before, during, and after competition. Communicating with teammates, coaches, and partners or parents may also be addressed.

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

ChildrenTeensAdults

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

AbandonmentAdjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAngerAnxietyBlended Family IssuesCareer ChoiceChild and/or Adolescent IssuesChronic Pain

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Body-Mind PsychotherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Contemplative PsychotherapyExistential PsychotherapyFamily Systems TherapyGuided Therapeutic ImageryIntegral Psychotherapy (IP)Integration of different therapy models

Location & Contact