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 Darryl
Arrington worked in the field of information technology
for nearly two decades after receiving a Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science from Bowie State University.
Having had diverse supervisory positions as a contractor
within the Department of Housing and Urban Development,
the Federal Aviation Administration, and the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, when Darryl felt
led by God to go in another direction with his career,
he entered Capital Bible Seminary in pursuit of a better
understanding of how to minister to the soul; this move
resulted in a Masters in Christian Counseling. During
that period of reformation, Darryl enjoyed working in
ministry to the homeless and disadvantaged in Baltimore
and Washington, DC.
Having completed his Masters,
Darryl was blessed with a position directing a large,
in-patient rehabilitation treatment program just outside
of Washington, DC. As well, during the same period,
Darryl began providing services as a clinical therapist
for the local practice which would eventually become
Life Christian Counseling Network. Since that time,
Darryl continues to provide therapeutic services for
dozens of individuals, couples, and families who are
seeking support for progressive life-change.
Darryl utilizes an integrative
blend of therapeutic models that includes Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, Solution
Focused Therapy, 12-Step Principles, and, most importantly,
Christ-dependant prayer. He has experience providing
therapeutic services to those struggling with marital
disharmony, including infidelity, issues of lust, and
spiritual apathy or stagnation. Darryl’s clients
have included singles, couples, and families; men, women,
and young adults.
Currently, Darryl is pursuing
a PhD in the counseling field; as well, he is a member
of the American Counseling Association (ACA), Maryland
Association for Counseling and Development (MACD), the
American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC),
and the Christian Association for Psychological Studies
(CAPS). He is frequently found with his family at local
family venues, and his personal serendipitous activities
include mountain biking, Bible study, and dating his
wife.
“I most enjoy working
with those who are captured by the failures that we
all share. One of the ways that I knew that God called
me to a ministry of counseling was the awe that I felt
as I listened to the stories of joys and pains that
“He” weaves into the lives of his creations.
I enjoy exploring the goodness of God with others. As
well, I enjoy sharing the demonstrations of His power
in the lives of others. I have found that forgiveness
is a key component that must be addressed. I also have
experience with cultural diversity, conflicts and resolution.
“I know that God
is most concerned with the spiritual and emotional heart
and its health. Too often, we can focus on other things,
not knowing that these distractions also eventually
disaffect our hearts. When we pause and reflect, we
can find that our problems come down to matters of the
heart.”
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