Often rebooked
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, past experiences, relationship struggles, or life stressors that make it difficult to feel calm, confident, and fully present in their lives. Over the past 30 years, I have worked in community mental health, crisis services, private practice, and specialized treatment settings. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, emotional overwhelm, and other challenges that can leave people feeling stuck, discouraged, disconnected, or uncertain about how to move forward. Relationships may feel painful or confusing. Some people struggle to trust themselves, while others feel weighed down by past experiences that continue to affect their emotions, relationships, or sense of self. Even when parts of life appear to be going well, there may still be an area that feels unresolved or difficult to change. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, practical, and trauma-informed. I integrate approaches such as EMDR, DBT, mindfulness, somatic/body-based interventions, and other evidence-based therapies to help clients better understand themselves, strengthen emotional regulation, process difficult experiences, and create meaningful change. I also welcome conversations involving meaning, purpose, and the spiritual aspects of healing when those areas are important to the client. I welcome individuals who are new to therapy as well as those with previous therapy experience. My approach is tailored to each person's unique needs, helping clients build resilience, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.
The first session is an opportunity for us to begin getting to know one another and to talk about what has brought you to therapy. My goal is to create a comfortable, respectful, and supportive space where you can speak openly about what you have been experiencing. During our conversation, I will ask questions to better understand your concerns, background, strengths, and what you hope may change through therapy. Together, we will begin identifying goals and developing a plan for treatment that feels meaningful, focused, and manageable.
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is creating a space where clients feel emotionally safe, understood, and genuinely supported while also helping them move toward meaningful change. Clients often tell me they appreciate both the depth of our work and the practical tools they can use between sessions. My goal is to help clients better understand themselves, navigate life's challenges with greater confidence, and create meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels manageable and supportive.
I work with adults and older adults who may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, emotional overwhelm, or a persistent sense of feeling stuck. Some clients are seeking practical tools to manage current challenges, while others are looking for deeper healing and greater self-understanding. I welcome individuals who are new to therapy as well as those with previous therapy experience. Together, we work toward greater resilience, healthier relationships, increased self-understanding, and meaningful, lasting change.
Other specialties
I identify as
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT helps people develop practical skills for managing intense emotions, reducing overwhelm, improving relationships, and coping more effectively with stress. It can be especially helpful for anxiety, emotional reactivity, self-criticism, and feeling stuck in unhealthy patterns. DBT combines acceptance and change, helping clients build resilience while creating meaningful improvements in daily life.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT helps clients identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-confidence. By learning to recognize unhelpful thoughts and develop healthier perspectives, clients often experience greater emotional balance, improved coping skills, and increased confidence in handling life's challenges.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness helps clients become more aware of their thoughts, emotions, and physical responses without becoming overwhelmed by them. It can be particularly helpful for anxiety, stress, overthinking, and emotional reactivity. By developing greater present-moment awareness, clients often experience increased calm, self-understanding, and emotional balance.
EMDR
EMDR is an evidence-based approach that helps the brain process and heal from distressing or overwhelming experiences. It is commonly used for trauma, anxiety, negative self-beliefs, and experiences that continue to feel emotionally charged long after they occurred. Many clients report feeling less emotionally triggered, more resilient, and better able to move forward.
Somatic
Somatic approaches help clients understand how stress, trauma, and emotions are experienced not only in the mind but also in the body. By increasing awareness of physical sensations and nervous system responses, clients can develop greater regulation, reduce anxiety and tension, and build a stronger sense of safety, balance, and connection with themselves.
3 ratings with written reviews
April 29, 2026
Very holistic and empathetic and compassionate.
April 14, 2026
Diane was very warm and genuine. She appears kind and interested in helping!
April 7, 2026
Diane seems great. I look forward to working with her.