Darin King, LPC

Helping Others Find Their Peace

I’ve always believed that helping someone find their version of peace is one of the most meaningful things one person can do for another. That belief is what brought me to this field — and what keeps me here.

I’m passionate about mental health in the most genuine sense. After over a decade working across different settings — outpatient mental health, drug and alcohol treatment, group homes, corrections, and private practice — I’ve seen how many people struggle in silence, often for years, before getting support that truly fits their needs.

I founded Darin King Counseling to build something different. A small Pittsburgh-based practice where the focus stays on the client — where people are known by name, not file number, and where care is shaped around who you are rather than what’s convenient for the system.

Over a Decade Across Diverse Settings

My path to private practice wasn’t a straight line — and I think that’s made me a better therapist. I’ve worked with children, teens, and adults across a wide range of settings including outpatient mental health, drug and alcohol treatment (including as a supervisor), group homes, and corrections.

I graduated from Seton Hill University with a Bachelor’s in Human Services, then earned my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Waynesburg University — all while working as a supervisor at a drug and alcohol clinic. I completed my LPC hours in a group practice before founding Darin King Counseling.

My clinical focus has increasingly centered on trauma counseling — understanding how adverse experiences shape the nervous system, relationships, and sense of self, and using evidence-based approaches to help people heal at their own pace.

Outside of sessions, I share what I’ve learned in practice with a wider audience. You can browse a collection of my published contributions to mental health, healthcare, and workplace publications.