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Darlinda Banda, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Darlinda is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Darlinda. View 22 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in South Carolina and North Carolina

Recent reviews

I am so grateful that I found Better Help, and in that process I was paired with Darlinda! I have been working with her for almost a year! I’m now a professional with confidence, happiness and enjoying life!! I only wish I had called sooner! I look forward to our sessions!!!

Reviewed April 2023

Darlinda always makes me feel heard and validated. She asks thoughtful questions that help me sift through my thoughts and feelings in a new way. She conveys curiosity combined with warmth and empathy and offers positive resources.

Reviewed February 2023

More about Darlinda

  • 8 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC, LCMHC

Hello! My name is Darlinda and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC-S), Registered Play Therapist (RPT-S), and National Certified Counselor (NCC) licensed in South Carolina and North Carolina with over 8 years of counseling experience. I also provide supervision for LPCI and have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, foster care/adoption, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, ADHD and ODD. I also help people who have experienced physical, sexual or emotional abuse and trauma.

My counseling style is warm, interactive, and sometimes playful when needed. I believe in treating everyone as I would like to be treated, with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I believe in the inherent worth and value of others and that nutritional deficiencies underlie many of the lingering issues. My approach combines person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, motivational, and dialectic behavior counseling. If you would like to schedule a time to talk, go to my schedule and select a day and time that is convenient for you. In addition, you can always let me know if there are no convenient times for you.

Congratulations on taking the first step to a more fulfilling and happier life. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support you.

I look forward to working with you! Darlinda

Specialties

Anger management ADHD Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Self esteem Bipolar disorder Depression Abandonment Adoption and foster care Family of origin issues Forgiveness

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Darlinda Banda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053697912.

  • LPC · South Carolina · 7028 · Expires August 2025
  • LCMHC · North Carolina · 9129 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Darlinda Banda

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

22 reviews

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Clients mention: Empathetic Grateful Helped Recommend Great Professional Understanding Amazing Easy Excellent

I am so grateful that I found Better Help, and in that process I was paired with Darlinda! I have been working with her for almost a year! I’m now a professional with confidence, happiness and enjoying life!! I only wish I had called sooner! I look forward to our sessions!!!

Reviewed April 2023

Darlinda always makes me feel heard and validated. She asks thoughtful questions that help me sift through my thoughts and feelings in a new way. She conveys curiosity combined with warmth and empathy and offers positive resources.

Reviewed February 2023

I originally connected with Darlinda about a specific situation I was facing. She listened well and gave excellent feedback on that situation. Although that situation isn't resolved, it is postponed, but I still value the feedback I get from Darlinda on all the other things we now talk about. She's a great voice of compassion and reasonableness in a world where the noise can be loud.

Reviewed December 2022

Ms. Banda is insightful, patient, and incredibly empathetic. Whenever I speak with her, I leave feeling so much more assured. She has helped me collaboratively make changes in my life and thought patterns, and I'm immensely grateful for her.

Reviewed November 2022

Darlinda is a person with whom it is wonderfully easy to converse freely. She is very respectful and kind.

Reviewed November 2022

Darlinda has made this experience so comfortable, yet so professional for me. In the past I felt that in office, or in person was the only effective way of getting beneficial results from counseling. In fact, I now know that if I didn’t have the online option I would never have started this process at all. I have been able to schedule my appointments around my busy schedule. I’m very pleased with my Therapist and would highly recommend it!!!!

Reviewed November 2022

She’s great I love her!!

Reviewed November 2022

Good therapy with her

Reviewed September 2022

I’ve had two sessions with Darlinda but I truly think she’s a perfect match for me. I’m very grateful to have her as my counselor

Reviewed September 2022

I’ve only had a few session with Ms. Darlinda Banda and I feel like a new person. She is very understanding, knowledgeable and very easy to talk to. My only regret is not speaking with her much sooner. I recommend her very highly.

Reviewed September 2022

AMAZING!!

Reviewed August 2022

Ms. Banda is incredibly empathetic, insightful, and kind. My sessions with her have massively helped me in my mental health, relationships, and self esteem. I'm beyond grateful!

Reviewed July 2022

Darlinda has a quiet wisdom about her. She is a thoughtful listener and challenges gently. She exudes a warmth that invites you to share.

Reviewed May 2022

Dr. Banda has been so supportive and understanding about the challenges I'm trying to overcome. She has given me new ways to think about things and has really helped me with a lot of my negative thoughts and with my overthinking.

Reviewed February 2022

She is so kind, empathetic, and attentive to my needs. I'm thankful to have been matched with Ms. Banda.

Reviewed December 2021

Darlinda has helped me by just listening and gently offered me ways to get to the goals we have set. She’s very understanding and compassionate. She understands my goals and helps me modify techniques to make my goals reality.

Reviewed November 2021

Very caring and listens to everything you say

Reviewed November 2021

I only met with Darlinda once so far but was warmly welcomed in the first session and left our time with a sense of being understood and heard. I felt empathy and concern, as well as wisdom, coming from her.

Reviewed November 2021

Highly recommend Mrs. Banda. What an amazing therapist.

Reviewed November 2021

Darlinda is honestly the best . Gonna be hard to ever find someone like her again

Reviewed November 2021

Darlinda is a supportive empathetic therapist who is excellent and reframing what I am going through. I love that she offers me constructive workable solutions I can implement in the moment when I need them. I feel very well supported by her but also challenged toward further growth.

Reviewed November 2021

I had only two sessions with Darlinda, but I would strongly recommend her. Very professional, she shows empathy and availability. Great counsellor

Reviewed September 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Darlinda Banda offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Darlinda Banda works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Darlinda Banda speak?

Darlinda Banda speaks English.

How many years of experience does Darlinda Banda have?

Darlinda Banda has 8 years of experience.

Where is Darlinda Banda licensed to practice?

Darlinda Banda is licensed to practice in South Carolina and North Carolina.

Does Darlinda Banda accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Darlinda Banda accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Darlinda Banda offer?

Darlinda Banda offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Darlinda Banda?

Darlinda Banda can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Darlinda Banda?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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