Darden Behavioral Counseling and Coaching

08/25/2025

Join us for a special couples-only brunch on Sunday, Aug 31 from 2–4 PM 🍴✨ Expect amazing food, intentional convo, and even a fun cake art activity for couples. 🥂🎂Click the link to reserve a spot for you and bae! 💌 https://dardenbehavioralcounseling.com/store-1/couples-cakes-and-connections

08/24/2025

Join us for a special couples-only brunch on Sunday, Aug 31 from 2–4 PM 🍴✨Expect amazing food, intentional convo, and even a fun cake art activity for couples. 🥂🎂 Click the link in the bio to reserve a spot for you and your partner 💌

05/15/2025

Mental Health Awareness Month is a great reminder to prioritize our well-being—but caring for your mental health isn’t just for May, it’s for every day. That’s why we’re inviting you to join our Self-Care Scavenger Hunt—a joyful, soul-nourishing challenge designed to help you reconnect with yourself in simple, meaningful ways. Each day offers a small act of self-love, from embracing your favorite affirmation to finding the quiet space where you feel most at peace. Let this be your gentle reminder to make space for your mental wellness all year long. You deserve it.

05/12/2025

Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible women who nurture, support, and uplift those around them. Today, we also hold space for those who carry the quiet ache of missing their mothers—your strength and love do not go unnoticed. May this day bring comfort, joy, and the recognition you so deeply deserve.

05/07/2025

When couples tend to withdraw, ignore, or “ghost” each other after conflict, repair needs to address the emotional distance and avoidance directly. Here are 3 suggestions to help create reconnection. What are some ways to that you’ve used to reconcile? Reach out if you need support. Renee Darden, LPC, LMHC, BCBA
-Licensed Professional Counselor (GA)
-Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL)
-Board Certified Behavior Analyst
-CEO Darden Behavioral Counseling & Coaching
-Cofounder of LoveCodeApp
-Member
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03/19/2025

If you struggle with anxiety, it might be helpful to talk with a therapist or counselor about your experiences. Anxiety can be overwhelming, but there are ways to manage and cope effectively, especially when you have support. Which one of these have you tried? Let’s share some tips in the comments.

11/28/2024

To all the beautiful Black women out there who may be struggling with their mental health during the Thanksgiving holiday:
I see you. The holidays can be a complicated time—there’s pressure to be joyful, to hold space for others, to carry the weight of traditions. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or even invisible in a season that’s supposed to bring warmth and gratitude. But your mental health is just as important as anyone else’s, and it’s okay to not feel okay.
Remember that it’s okay to step back, to set boundaries, and to prioritize your well-being. You deserve moments of peace, rest, and self-care. You don’t have to fit anyone’s expectations, and you don’t need to carry the emotional labor of everyone around you. Take time to honor yourself, to breathe, and to give yourself the grace you freely give to others.
If you’re feeling isolated, know that there are people who care, even if it doesn’t always feel like it. It’s okay to reach out for support, to ask for help, or to take the time you need for yourself. You are worthy of love, compassion, and rest.
This holiday season, take a moment to reflect on the strength and resilience that you carry, not just for others, but for yourself. You are enough. You are not alone. And your mental health matters.

08/27/2024

This is your invitation to sit and chat in a judgement free zone. Don’t let your fear of being stigmatized keep you from growth and the healing on the other side. Now offering in person sessions to clients in the metro Atlanta area as well as Telehealth appointments for clients in Florida. Click the link in our bio to reserve your time.

08/20/2024

Exciting news…we are now accepting new clients in Georgia! Feel free to check out our website dardenbehavioralcounseling.com and our Psychology Today profile
https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/314813

05/31/2022

Attended the amazing My Mental Health Fashion Show hosted by with this brave beauty a few weeks ago. This one of a kind event featured designers who displayed their creations as well as spoke about their mental health journey. There are many paths to mental wellness and we’re blessed when we discover creative outlets that help us heal and grow into the best versions of ourselves.

05/30/2022

*Late Post*
Had a great time at the Licensed Professional Counselor Association’s 34th Annual Convention a few weeks ago. The LPCA of Georgia chose to host this event, where I was able to connect with colleagues, attend informative lectures, and even learn about new products including the -stim, which helps alleviate anxiety, depression, and insomnia. It was perfect timing for this .

05/05/2021

How You May Help When Someone Close to You Experiences a Personal Trauma

How You May Help When Someone Close to You Experiences a Personal Trauma Occasionally in life, we may experience traumatic events. We don’t mean for them to occur – they just do. And when a friend or close family member suffers from an upsetting event, it’s important to know how you may be abl...