Darby Cotter, LCSW

Licensed in: Connecticut
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Practicing With Vita Health
Years of Experience: 6 years

I became a mental health professional because I’m passionate about understanding human behavior, emotions, and relational dynamics. I find fulfillment in helping individuals uncover their strengths and navigate challenges, while also exploring how culture influences our perspectives.

Together We Will

  •  Create a nonjudgmental and safe space.
  • Collaboratively identify your strengths and challenges and navigate toward change.
  •  Focus on fostering stronger and more meaningful connections in your personal and familial relationships.

Works with

I work with youth, young adults, and people of all ages. I am trained to help people with depression, anxiety, and many other mental health conditions including those who have feelings or actions of wanting to end their life.

Therapies I Offer

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT),
  • Family Therapy,
  • Motivational Interviewing,
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy,
  • Solution-Focused,
  • Structural and Strategic Therapy,
  • Bowenian Couples Therapy

To Me, Mental Wellness Is

I believe mental wellness is vital for overall well-being. It's about understanding and meeting emotional needs, having supportive relationships, and exploring things that bring you happiness. It's a journey of self-discovery and self-care that requires continuous effort.

Psychology Today

I believe mental wellness is vital for overall well-being. It's about understanding and meeting emotional needs, having supportive relationships, and exploring things that bring you happiness. It's a journey of self-discovery and self-care that requires continuous effort. I became a mental health professional because I'm passionate about working alongside people in this journey!

Together, we will work together to create a safe space that allows us to collaboratively identify your challenges and navigate toward change. Then, we’ll focus on fostering stronger and more meaningful connections in your personal and familial relationships.

I'm practicing through Vita Health. Our mental health practice includes online psychiatry, mental health therapy, and care for patients who have suicidal thoughts and behaviors. I’m licensed to see patients in Connecticut.