“Deeper than our instinct to live is our longing to be alive.” —Erwin McManus

Each of us has a deep desire to live, but we are far too often overwhelmed by stress and distracted by the noise in our lives to enjoy it. Maybe you're going through a divorce, or suffering under the burden of anxiety or depression. Maybe you just can't seem to connect with your kids. Regardless of your circumstances, we have all been in that place where we need someone to talk to.

I am here for you, for your family and children, giving you the tools to thrive. Together, we can discover a deeper way of understanding and relating to one another; we can untie the knots that keep us stuck and detached from each other. Together, we create new possibilities so that we can experience life to its fullest, and eventually by looking within, we begin to love what we see.

Darrell Walters has worked with families as a therapist, youth pastor, teacher, mentor, and sponsored skateboarder for over 10 years. In this capacity, he discovered his great love and passion for helping families thrive. He enjoys creating a safe space where individuals can be seen and heard, a space where their inner worlds and their true nature can be revealed and valued.

Darrell is qualified to administer inventories and assessments to underline specific strengths and potential areas of conflict. His main areas of interest include depression, anxiety, ADHD, attachment issues, parenting issues, children of divorce, divorce management, stress, motivation, creativity, identity formation, spirituality and spiritual crisis, as well as other relational issues. His current research includes human thriving and positive youth development (PYD).

Darrell completed his Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller’s Graduate School of Psychology in May of 2010, and completed his Master of Divinity at Fuller Theological Seminary in March of 2011. He obtained a B.F.A. in Graphic Design, and studied Psychology and English at the University of Wisconsin. He studied Film and Culture in Marburg, Germany, before settling here in Pasadena to pursue graduate school. Darrell Walters is a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern IMF#64219 under the supervision of Curtis Miller, Psy.D., D. Min., MFT#31636.