Darlene F. Cross, MS, LMFT

05/19/2026

After endless years of research and self-reporting from many people, we do know that therapy works. That’s an overreaching claim because while it works for many, it doesn’t work...

After endless years of research and self-reporting from many people, we do know that therapy works. That’s an overreaching claim because while it works for many, it doesn’t work for everyone. Thi…

04/21/2026

What is it about this American pastime that seems so devoted to assigning blame for almost everything people find disagreeable? Recently...

Understanding the Blame Game Targeting Baby Boomers What is it about this American pastime that seems so devoted to assigning blame for almost everything people find disagreeable? Recently, it seem…

02/24/2026

Reflections from Decades in Psychotherapy Observing Societal Trends through Clinical Practice After spending many years as a psychotherapist, I have come to realize that the trends and patterns I have witnessed in my practice are closely linked to the broader evolution of our country.

Reflections from Decades in Psychotherapy Observing Societal Trends through Clinical Practice After spending many years as a psychotherapist, I have come to realize that the trends and patterns I h…

12/26/2025

Reprint from Reinventing Normal: How Choice and Change Shape Our Lives (2013) Dedicated to Cyndy, my cohort in crime and lifelong sister of my heart —— I think one of the best parts of …

12/15/2025

I think one of the best parts of the holiday season is remembering favorite stories of years gone by. I thought it might be fun to share one of my own that has well withstood the test of time as I
am still laughing as I tell you about it today. Maybe it’s just me, maybe you had to be there, but I bet you will laugh, too.

Reprint from Reinventing Normal: How Choice and Change Shape Our Lives (2013) Dedicated to Cyndy, my cohort in crime and lifelong sister of my heart —— I think one of the best parts of …

11/18/2025

Here it is, that special time of year, again. The weather is cooling off, leaves are changing color, and flannel pj’s with big fluffy slippers are getting hauled out.

Here it is, that special time of year, again. The weather is cooling off, leaves are changing color, and flannel pj’s with big fluffy slippers are getting hauled out. Maybe you’re thinking about en…

10/20/2025

Finding a therapist has become a real obstacle course these days with the internet typically deciding who wins. But what if the internet is wrong?

Finding a therapist has become a real obstacle course these days with the internet typically deciding who wins. But what if the internet is wrong? How would you even know? Is telehealth as effectiv…

10/02/2025

Let’s face it, words really do matter. So do definitions, yet it seems like re-defining words to suit select needs is becoming all too common. When I heard that the concept of empathy was created by...

Let’s face it, words really do matter. So do definitions, yet it seems like re-defining words to suit select needs is becoming all too common. When I heard that the concept of empathy was created b…

10/02/2025

It’s that time of year once again. Vacations are over, classrooms are waiting, and the kids are heading back to school. Whether you are sending your Littles off to First Grade or your driving-eligible teens to their Senior Year...

It’s that time of year once again. Vacations are over, classrooms are waiting, and the kids are heading back to school. Whether you are sending your Littles off to First Grade or your driving-eligi…

10/02/2025

It seems like no matter where I look or listen these days, I am hearing something about how so many of us are suffering from a loss of community. The list of causes is exhausting, and probably everyone...

It seems like no matter where I look or listen these days, I am hearing something about how so many of us are suffering from a loss of community. The list of causes is exhausting, and probably ever…