He is the best
Darwin Allen, LCPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Darwin is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Darwin. View 28 reviews
- Great news, Darwin is accepting new clients!
- He is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Illinois
Recent reviews
Caring and knowledgeable
More about Darwin
- 10 years' experience
- Male
- LCPC
I am licensed in Illinois with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma, and abuse, & as motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I believe in finding the root issues behind the problems and resolving them. The first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life is courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Relationship issues
Grief
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Adoption and Foster Care
Aging and Geriatric Issues
Attachment issues
Communication problems
Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster
Domestic Violence
Forgiveness
Hospice and End of Life Counseling
Immigration Issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions
Compulsions
and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality Disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-Harm
Sexual Assault and Abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic Brain Injury
Visually Impaired
Workplace issues
Young Adult Issues
Licenses
Darwin Allen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245942192.
- LCPC · Illinois · 180004266 · Expires March 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 Darwin Allen
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
He is the best
Caring and knowledgeable
Darwin is a wonderful, kind and understanding therapist. Only have had one other therapist closely like him, but so far he's the best I've had so far.
Darwin offers thoughtful, measured responses and suggestions. He has dramatically improved the way I look at a painful situation. I feel it was divine providence that brought this therapist into my life. HIGHLY recommend
Dr. Allen is a great therapist. I couldn’t have asked for better.
Darwin is an active listener. Lots of experience and it shows. Has a lot of wisdom and life experience.
Darwin is very insightful and experienced. He listens well and encourages me with spiritual wisdom. He includes prayer in my sessions. I appreciate that. He is a great match for the guidance I need.
He has been an ankor for me this past year and has helped me see things in a new light. I hope he inspires others they way he has me.
He’s the best!!
Thank You Darwin for always being an encouragement to me and for always assuring me that I can accomplish anything as long as I stick with it.
Darwin is an excellent therapist; he listens to understand, initiates concepts, lets you decide to pivot in the direction you want to. He provides a warm energy to open up and be yourself. He’s consistent in providing tools for your tool belt. He’s extremely wise and intelligent. He offers insight on measurable results to therapeutic goals. He also has great aspects of his own life he pulls from - to provide you with tidbits of systematic knowledge that can give clarity to hard concepts. Personally, I tend to talk in metaphors, imagery on intellectual concepts. Darwin can really reply to that and bring me back to my emotions instead of my thoughts, or he can reply to me and engage. I really appreciate this in a therapist. If you are struggling or grappling with hard trauma, thoughts, life experiences he can really help you get back to being yourself. ALL AND ALL, Darwin is pretty fantastic!
Darwin is a great listener and has helped me cope with my loss.
Great listener and lots of personal stories to relate to you which really helps if you have ADHD. Always a positive experience!
Darwin has been such a positive influence over the past month. He is an empathetic listener who allows me the time to express freely. He has given me practical guidance & tools to help me digest and address my experiences. I appreciate how open he is to having sessions flow based on where I am at and what I am sharing. This has been an incredibly enriching experience with Darwin, and I'm grateful for it!
Darwin has been very responsive and caring, he listens to me and makes me feel comfortable
Great listener and wise
Mr Darwin is very professional and very knowledgeable. I’m glad his is my therapist
Amazing to talk to, gives applicable skills. 10/10
He is kind and check on me every other day and I appreciate that make me feel like am not alone in this .
Actually listens the problem and fixs that problem instead of trying to change you into "normal" person. Genuinely helps you live a life you're happy with.
He listens and gives great long lasting advice. His wisdom and age really resonates with me.
Listens well and gives great feedback.
In such a short time he has helped me, I've been able to dig deep in myself to see where certain problems arise from. His method and approach is strong and focused, the pain that will hit you while in session will subside, it's part of the process. He's the best therapist I've ever had, he really listens.
He never lets me down. He’s here when I’m not here for myself. He knows how to help if you’re open to getting the help, it’s important to know that if you really want to change in life then you have to put that work in as well.
He’s the best! Very understanding and keeps me grounded!!!
Darwin is wise, accessible, kind, and funny. He has been a wonderful resource in the short period of time I have worked with him.
Darwin is wonderful!
Darwin is amazing is a great listener. He’s very patient. He offers a lot of great advice.
Frequently asked questions
Does Darwin Allen offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Darwin Allen 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 Darwin Allen speak?
Darwin Allen speaks English.
How many years of experience does Darwin Allen have?
Darwin Allen has 10 years of experience.
Where is Darwin Allen licensed to practice?
Darwin Allen is licensed to practice in Illinois.
Does Darwin Allen accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Darwin Allen 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."
How can I communicate with Darwin Allen?
Darwin Allen 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 Darwin Allen?
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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When you tap CHAT NOW 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.