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Meet Darbi 

“You were born with potential.

You were born with goodness and trust.

You were born with ideals and dreams.

You were born with greatness.

You were born with wings. . .”

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For as long as I can remember, I have always been interested in the relationships and systems people are a part of and how they shape us. I continually found myself observing others and their interactions: 

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Why do we do the things we do? 

What have we inherited from our families?

How do we release what is not serving us and create a new path?

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When I realized I could make this my life’s work, the choice to study psychology was an easy one; making it all happen was a challenge.

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The systems I found myself embedded in did not focus on education, healing, and growth, and success was determined by factors different from my own. I was living a life that didn’t feel in alignment with my values, and I wanted change. 

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But that realization was just the beginning of my journey. It became obvious to me that breaking through patterns and intergenerational schemas is a challenging endeavor, and it took a lot of self-work and support from others for me to slowly create my own path.

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I had to have difficult conversations. 

I put myself in new, unfamiliar environments.    

I outgrew some relationships and released them. 

I felt crippled with self-doubt.

 

During graduate school, I experienced firsthand how essential therapy is for personal growth. As I invested in work that challenged me to ask questions, investigate patterns, and take action, amazing things happened:  

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I found my passion of working with different systems that include individuals, couples, and families. 

I found community.   

I found alignment. 

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I share this with you because I, too, have and continue to be on an active journey to living a life that feels most authentic to me: passionate, purposeful, and pattern-breaking. 

      

I am honored that you have found yourself here to begin, continue, or shift your journey. Whether you are seeking individual work or work that involves others, I offer a systemic lens to understand the systems that have shaped you:

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We will co-create a safe space for you to process your emotions and experiences.  

We will dig deep to learn about the systems that have shaped your life. 

You will gain an awareness of how your internal experience defines your outward expression.  

You will feel seen, heard, and empowered.

 

Are you ready for the life that awaits you?

 

“. . .You are not meant for crawling, so don’t.

You have wings.

Learn to use them and fly.”

~ Rumi

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Education

Northwestern University

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Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy

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Michigan State University

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Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Certified Mind-Body Eating Coach

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