Darlene Lancer JD LMFT

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT, is a seasoned Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, author, and expert on codependency and relationships. Over the past 30 years, she has helped countless individuals and couples transform their lives by guiding them toward greater self-awareness, autonomy, and emotional resilience. She is the author of Codependency for Dummies and Conquering Shame and Codependency: 8 Steps to Freeing the True You, offering practical steps for healing and self-discovery. Through her counseling practice, she empowers clients to overcome self-defeating patterns and access their authentic selves, resulting in improved relationships, enhanced self-esteem, and a renewed sense of purpose. Darlene's approach is both empathetic and strategic, supporting clients in navigating and overcoming trauma, codependency, and emotional barriers.

In addition to her therapy work, Darlene has served as a Senior Mediator in the Los Angeles Superior Court, where she specialized in divorce, custody, and visitation disputes. Her clinical expertise is enriched by her legal background as a former practicing attorney and her comprehensive training in evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including CBT, EFT, dream analysis, and hypnosis. Darlene also speaks at professional conferences, is an AAMFT Approved Supervisor, and counsels clients in diverse industries, including the entertainment and legal fields. Recognized for her compassionate insight and intuitive understanding of emotional dynamics, Darlene guides clients toward profound personal growth, equipping them to build healthier relationships, set boundaries, and manifest their dreams.