Therapist in North Olmsted, Ohio Lance Darling-Mellott, Therapist

Lance Darling-Mellott, LPCC, helps individuals build resilience, process difficult life experiences, and develop practical strategies for improving their mental health. As a Licensed Professional Counselor at LifeStance Health, he provides individual therapy to teens and adults across Ohio. Lance works collaboratively with patients to create a supportive environment where they can explore challenges, strengthen coping skills, and move toward lasting emotional wellness.

Lance has extensive experience helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. He works with teens, young adults, adults, and seniors, providing thoughtful care tailored to each person’s unique circumstances. His approach emphasizes understanding the full context of a patient’s life while helping them develop healthy patterns, emotional insight, and practical tools that support long-term growth and stability.

He is especially passionate about supporting individuals facing alcohol and drug use concerns. Lance understands how substance use can intersect with emotional pain, trauma, and life stressors, and he focuses on helping patients identify underlying challenges while building sustainable coping strategies. Through compassionate guidance and evidence-based care, he helps individuals regain control, rebuild confidence, and create healthier paths forward.

Lance incorporates several therapeutic approaches into treatment, including Christian counseling, faith-based treatment when desired by the patient, and mindfulness-based techniques that promote self-awareness and emotional regulation. He also offers psychological testing as part of his services. Lance is experienced in supporting diverse communities, including members of the LGBTQ+ population, and strives to ensure every patient feels respected, heard, and understood.

Outside of his clinical work, Lance enjoys Magic: The Gathering, Jiu Jitsu, anime, board gaming, and traveling. These interests reflect his curiosity, creativity, and appreciation for meaningful connections and new experiences.