Darlene Piper, RDN, LSW
Welcome! I’m Darlene Piper, RDN, LSW. I am a Licensed Social Worker and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who has built my career at the intersection of mental health, nutrition, and human behavior.
My path began in nutrition, where I worked closely with individuals navigating their relationship with food, body image, and health.
Over time, I became deeply interested in the emotional and psychological experiences underlying those struggles, which ultimately led me to pursue social work and clinical mental health practice.
Professional Experience
I bring a unique, integrative lens to my work, especially in the treatment of eating disorders, trauma, anxiety, OCD, and body image concerns.
I also have a strong clinical interest in supporting neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD and Autism Spectrum traits, and understanding how differences in processing, regulation, and lived experience shape emotional well-being.
Professional Skills
I believe meaningful change happens when people feel safe enough to be honest about what they’re carrying and supported enough to try something new. I work collaboratively and intentionally with clients to build insight, strengthen coping tools, and shift patterns that no longer serve them. I support clients navigating:
Anxiety & Depression
OCD
Trauma & PTSD
Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating & Body Image Concerns
Stress Management & Life Transitions
Perfectionism
Emotional Regulation
Self-Esteem
Women’s Mental Health
Neurodivergent populations (including ADHD & Autism Spectrum)
Therapeutic Approaches
I believe therapy should be as unique as the individual. Depending on your goals and needs, I may draw from:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Strengths-Based Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Psychoeducation
Philosophy of Care
My approach is grounded in curiosity rather than judgment, and I strive to help clients make sense of their experiences in a way that feels validating and empowering.
Adolescents, young adults, and adults
Anxiety & Depression
OCD
Trauma
PTSD
Eating Disorders
Disordered Eating
Body Image Concerns
Stress Management
Life Transitions
Perfectionism
Emotional Regulation
Self-Esteem
Women’s Mental Health
Neurodivergent populations (including ADHD & Autism Spectrum)
Areas of Expertise:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Strengths-Based Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Psychoeducation