Diane Bales

LMHC (she/her)15 years of experienceNext available
4.8 (79)
Authentic
Warm
Solution oriented

Hi! My name is Diane Bales MS, LMHC, LPC. I am passionate about what I do. I love walking with clients through their journey of healing. I am known for really caring about my patients and I think that shows. I use an eclectic approach to treatment. I feel that everyone is different and not one approach works for everyone.

I am known for really caring about my patients and I think that shows.

I want my clients to feel that they have accomplished or overcome something during their time in therapy. Note I do charge for No show and Late Cancellations $70.00

First session

Review of symptoms, Learning about the therapy process, Get to know you

Strengths

I am passionate about what I do, truly care about my clients, and am skilled in several different types of therapy

Ideal clients

Any one over the age of 18 who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life changes or transitions, OCD, or who are healing from a domestic violence relationship

Treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Helping patient to change negative thought patterns as well as learning coping skills allows patients to lessen symptoms

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

I believe that having a positive hope filled experience should be part of the healing process

Narrative

Sometimes it is important to really separate the problem from the person and that is what narrative therapy does

Location

Virtual sessions

Identifies as

  • White

  • Woman

Top specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Other specialties

  • Domestic Violence

  • Life Transitions

  • Trauma and PTSD

Serves

  • Adults (18 to 64)

Licensed in

  • ArizonaLicense LPC-22951

  • ColoradoLicense LPC.0020200

  • FloridaLicense TPMC4042

  • GeorgiaLicense LPC013835

  • IowaLicense 001622

  • MissouriLicense 2022021053

  • OhioLicense E.2404204

  • South CarolinaLicense TLC1004PC

  • TexasLicense 94562

  • VirginiaLicense 0701012151

  • WisconsinLicense 10940 - 125

Accepted insurance

  • Aetna

  • Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

  • Aetna - Allied Benefits

  • Aetna - Gravie

  • Aetna - Lucent Health

  • Aetna - Luminare

  • Aetna - Medicare

  • Aetna - Moda

  • Aetna - WebTPA

  • Aetna – HealthEZ

  • All Savers

  • Ambetter Health

  • Amerihealth Administrators

  • Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Anthem

  • Independence Blue Cross

  • Independence Administrators

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare

  • Anthem - Medicare

  • Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO

  • Independence Keystone 65 HMO

  • Arlo

  • AvMed

  • Buckeye Health Plan - MyCare Ohio (Medicare-Medicaid Plan)

  • Cash - $70 per session

  • Centivo

  • Cigna

  • Cigna - HealthEZ

  • EAP:Cigna

  • EAP:Evernorth

  • EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Evernorth

  • GTEB

  • Golden Rule

  • Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

  • HealthPartners

  • HealthPartners - Medicare

  • Humana - Medicare

  • Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

  • Kaiser Permanente

  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid

  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare

  • Medica

  • Medicaid - Peach State Health Plan

  • Peach State Health Plan (Managed Medicaid)

  • Medical Mutual of Ohio

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Optum

  • OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

  • Oscar

  • Oxford

  • Surest (formerly Bind)

  • Tufts Health/Cigna

  • United Medical Resources

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare

  • UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)

  • UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)

  • UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

  • UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

  • UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid

  • WellCare

  • WellCare of Georgia

  • Wellpoint - Medicare

Reviews and ratings

4.8 rating (79)15 reviews
July 25, 2026

Diane Bales is so easy to talk to. She is very personable and caring.

Verified client, age 55-64Review shared after session 1 with Diane
May 31, 2026

I’ve gone to her before she is my favorite therapist I’ve had she’s pretty direct when needed but also funny and kind. She’s an amazing therapist

Verified client, age 18-24Review shared after session 1 with Diane
April 4, 2026

Very kind, and genuinely cared about me feeling my best.

Verified client, age 18-24Review shared after session 1 with Diane
Schedule 60 min