LCSW, 22 years of experience
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience and training with individuals, couples and families who want to take charge of their lives. Together we can explore new coping skills, strengthen existing skills to improve relationships, and sharpen communication skills to enjoy harmony in your life. My approach is strength based, non traditional and focuses on your individualized needs. I take an empathetic, common-sense approach to exploring life's problems and guiding you through the issues you are currently facing and the ones you continue to carry from your past.
The first visit is a get to know each other, and to learn one quick skill to help you reduce at least one stressor in the first week. I also use the first session to explain how I practice, and what my expectations are for my clients, including assigning homework each week (don't worry there is no essay writing).
I have worked in a variety of settings including the military, children’s services, and private practice, learning a wide range of clinical experience. I focus on reducing your stress levels from the first session, utilizing your own strengths, as well as newly learned skills. I believe life is not a spectator sport! Don't let your life pass you by while you are struggling to gain control of problems.
Individuals, Couples and Families. I work with the road bumps each person has experienced, to help your travel further on your life journey.
Clients can usually recognize a problem, however without therapy they often lose their way on the path to a solution. My role is to guide my Clients on the right path to their better lives.
Clients often need guidance to find their inner strengths, and once they identify what works, they will take large steps to wellness.
Client may need more support to accept a new direction to focus to work on their problems. This treatment provides them with support to make these changes in direction.
10 ratings with written reviews
August 14, 2025
I always feel better, e.g., less depressed, less anxious after talking to Diane. She understands me very well and is very knowledgeable about a myriad of things, issues, circumstances.
July 31, 2025
She's great. B
July 31, 2025
She understands me, as if we have been friends for years.