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Welcome to My Corner of Warmth and Care

I’m Darlena—a southern girl at heart with a passion for hospitality and heartfelt connections. Nothing brings me more joy than creating an inviting atmosphere, preparing a delicious meal, and savoring great food and conversation with others.
My motto? “Don’t leave my house hungry!”
This same spirit of warmth and care shapes my work as a therapist and coach. Whether through this website or in our face-to-face encounters, my hope is to offer something that feeds your soul, awakens your spirit, or embraces you just as you are!

Welcome to My Corner of Warmth and Care

I’m Darlena—a southern girl at heart with a passion for hospitality and heartfelt connections. Nothing brings me more joy than creating an inviting atmosphere, preparing a delicious meal, and savoring great food and conversation with others.
My motto? “Don’t leave my house hungry!”
This same spirit of warmth and care shapes my work as a therapist and coach. Whether through this website or in our face-to-face encounters, my hope is to offer something that feeds your soul, awakens your spirit, or embraces you just as you are!

From Self-Doubt to Self-Love: My Personal Transformation

I understand what it feels like to believe you’re “less than” or “not good enough.” 

Growing up, I often surrendered my authenticity in the hope of being accepted, denying the truth that I was created in God’s image and therefore,

  "I am more than enough"  

Through faith and soul work, I discovered a space I call “Loving Myself 4Real.” It’s here I began to shed shame, insecurity, feelings of rejection, and self-doubt, embracing my true worth and stepping into my authentic self.  

Over the past 30+ years, I’ve dedicated my career to helping individuals, couples, and families break free from limiting beliefs, heal from past wounds, and realize their full potential. My private practice, SynHerGy Behavioral Strategies, focuses on empowering women to live with clarity, purpose, and confidence by embracing their God-given greatness. It is my prayer you embrace the truth that...   

   "You are more than enough!"

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Services Designed to Help You Thrive

Through therapy and life coaching, I guide my clients to live authentically and create a life aligned with their truest selves. My services include:

UnAltered Truth (7-Month Intensive Coaching Program)

A transformative journey to shed the false versions of yourself shaped by shame and life’s challenges. Rediscover your authentic self and live with purpose and alignment.

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Christian Transformational Counseling

A faith-based approach integrating Christian principles with clinical strategies to support emotional healing and personal growth.

 

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Loving YourSelf 4Real!

My signature framework and mindset transformation dismantles the influences of shame, rejection, and low self-worth, replacing them with radical self-acceptance and the transformative power of God’s glory." 

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Why I Do This Work Of... 

Empowering Women to Embrace Their God-Given Worth

I believe in the scriptural truth of love described in Mark 12:30-31 and Matthew 22:37-39:

  •  Love God.
  •  Love Yourself
  •  Love Others

Women often pour so much into others, yet society shames them for prioritizing self-love. God’s Word teaches that loving others deeply starts with loving ourselves—you can’t pour from an empty cup.
My mission is to empower women to embrace their God-given value, cultivate self-love, and live unapologetically as their authentic selves.

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Let’s Create Something Beautiful Together

Thank you for stopping by and sharing your time. I’m honored to be part of your journey. Together, we’ll create a life that reflects God’s love, purpose, and your truest self.

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