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Darian McCrackin

Therapist(All)
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I was born into dharma practice and later trained as a therapist, and I see deep parallels between those traditions & the therapeutic process—clarifying purpose, understanding patterns, and practicing how to live what you believe in. My goal is transparency & usefulness: I want you to internalize the process so you don’t need me forever. Come in, get what you need, and get back to living—return if life opens a new chapter.

My approach to therapy

No pedestals here. I don’t impose answers or tell you who to be. Therapy is a team sport: I ask thoughtful questions, we experiment, and you define what matters. Together, we sharpen tools for boundaries, follow-through, stress management, & daily functioning while staying grounded in what gives your life meaning.

What you can expect from me

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or quietly stuck, you’re not broken—& you’re definitely not alone. Most of the people I work with come in feeling some mix of despair, overload, and disconnection, often after spending a long time holding everything together on their own. Therapy with me is about setting that weight down. We work collaboratively, with curiosity and humor, to understand what’s happening beneath the surface and build skills you can actually use in real life.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Black or African descent, Caucasian, Native American, Pacific Islander, South Asian, Non-binary
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Inquisitive, Creative

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    Other at California School of Professional Psychology
  • License type
    LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Psychoanalytic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Narrative Therapy, Gestalt, Psychodynamic, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Art Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English