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Photo of Dr. Leslie S Darnell - Lilac and Raven Psychology LLC, Psychologist, PsyD
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Huntsville, AL 35806
Life is the ultimate teacher, and in my case, it sparked my passion for helping and guiding people who have experienced trauma, struggling with chronic pain, sleep and/or other mental health conditions. After serving two decades in military medicine pivoting to becoming a psychologist as my second career post-retirement seemed to be a natural choice, given my desire to help others and the growing need that I saw every day. My hope is to be able to help make the lives of others better through care and compassion that fits their individual needs and goals. Human beings are not one size fits all so why should therapy be?
At Lilac and Raven Psychology LLC we live by the motto Resilience, Renewal, Recovery because it is my sincere belief that life can get better for everyone, and we can all become stronger for it.
This starts with what you as an individual need from me as a psychologist and in therapy. If you are interested in individualized care and treatment and/or would like to see if we are a good fit, please reach out for a free 15-min phone consultation. You can also check out my website for additional details on my practice.
Call or Lilac and Raven Psychology LLC now for a free 15 minute consultation - (256) 578-7590

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Huntsville, AL 35806

(256) 578-7590
Website
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Chronic Pain and Sleep or Insomnia 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
A very quick intro of my very real self.
Lilac and Raven Psychology LLC
Let's Connect (256) 578-7590
Photo of Dr. Leslie S Darnell - Lilac and Raven Psychology LLC, Psychologist, PsyD

Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Huntsville, AL 35806

(256) 578-7590
Website
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Chronic Pain and Sleep or Insomnia 
$200 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
A very quick intro of my very real self.
Lilac and Raven Psychology LLC

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Providence
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I accept insurance through Headway. Please visit my provider page there or my website for more information.
Photo of Dr. Leslie S Darnell - Lilac and Raven Psychology LLC, Psychologist, PsyD
Lilac and Raven Psychology LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (256) 578-7590
"
I accept insurance through Headway. Please visit my provider page there or my website for more information.
Photo of Dr. Leslie S Darnell - Lilac and Raven Psychology LLC, Psychologist, PsyD
Lilac and Raven Psychology LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (256) 578-7590

Qualifications

    Psychologist: Leslie S Darnell

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Alabama / 2331 Leslie S Darnell
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 4 years
  • Attended Nova Southeastern University , Doctor of Clinical Psychology , Graduated 2022
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Pain Psychology Certificate from the Center for Mental Health and Aging 2026
  • Certificate from The PSYPACT Commission/APIT 21168 / 2025
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Certified in many techniques in trauma care and therapy modalities to better help find the right fit for you, including CPT, HeartMath, and Alpha Stim. Experienced with models that are humanistic and integrative so the focus is on what you need as a person, such as Contextual Trauma Therapy and ACT
Photo of Dr. Leslie S Darnell - Lilac and Raven Psychology LLC, Psychologist, PsyD
Lilac and Raven Psychology LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (256) 578-7590
"
Certified in many techniques in trauma care and therapy modalities to better help find the right fit for you, including CPT, HeartMath, and Alpha Stim. Experienced with models that are humanistic and integrative so the focus is on what you need as a person, such as Contextual Trauma Therapy and ACT
Photo of Dr. Leslie S Darnell - Lilac and Raven Psychology LLC, Psychologist, PsyD
Lilac and Raven Psychology LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (256) 578-7590

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Chronic Pain
  • Sleep or Insomnia

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Stress
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Veterans
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When it comes to treating complex trauma, pain and sleep difficulties are often present as well. That being said these problems may also all be their own separate issues that deserve time, attention and understanding. This is why it is so important to treat the patient in front of me rather than some 2D patient outlined in a manual. The goal is to treat you, the real person, based on your needs.
Photo of Dr. Leslie S Darnell - Lilac and Raven Psychology LLC, Psychologist, PsyD
Lilac and Raven Psychology LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (256) 578-7590
"
When it comes to treating complex trauma, pain and sleep difficulties are often present as well. That being said these problems may also all be their own separate issues that deserve time, attention and understanding. This is why it is so important to treat the patient in front of me rather than some 2D patient outlined in a manual. The goal is to treat you, the real person, based on your needs.
Photo of Dr. Leslie S Darnell - Lilac and Raven Psychology LLC, Psychologist, PsyD
Lilac and Raven Psychology LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (256) 578-7590

Endorsement

Dr. Angelia M Berry
Dr. Angelia M Berry
PsychologistPsyD
Having worked with Dr. Darnell, I can attest to her clinical excellence in trauma recovery. She possesses a rare ability to blend doctoral-level rigor with deep empathy, creating a safe yet transformative space for clients.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Aviation Professionals
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Aviation Professionals
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Biofeedback
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Contextual Trauma Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Dr. Leslie S Darnell - Lilac and Raven Psychology LLC, Psychologist, PsyD
Lilac and Raven Psychology LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (256) 578-7590
Photo of Dr. Leslie S Darnell - Lilac and Raven Psychology LLC, Psychologist, PsyD
Lilac and Raven Psychology LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (256) 578-7590

Location

Primary Location

Huntsville, AL 35806

(256) 578-7590
Photo of Dr. Leslie S Darnell - Lilac and Raven Psychology LLC, Psychologist, PsyD
Lilac and Raven Psychology LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Call for a free consultation now - (256) 578-7590
Photo of Dr. Leslie S Darnell - Lilac and Raven Psychology LLC, Psychologist, PsyD
Lilac and Raven Psychology LLC
Psychologist, PsyD
Call for a free consultation now - (256) 578-7590