About Diane
Diane Poehlman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with more than 30 years of experience. She encourages people who feel stuck to talk through what matters and make changes that fit their life. Diane combines straightforward guidance with listening so clients can set clear goals and try new ways of coping.
She has worked in many settings, including inpatient and outpatient care, group homes, foster care, and juvenile justice. That range has given her experience supporting people with addictions, mood concerns like depression and bipolar disorder, anxiety, grief, and relationship struggles. Diane also addresses issues such as codependency, LGBT concerns, eating and sleep problems, and caregiver stress.
In sessions she looks at how past experiences still affect present behavior. She uses practical tools to change thinking and behavior. Diane teaches skills for managing strong emotions and making different choices in relationships and daily life.
Her approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, mindfulness, and narrative work. She helps people break down problems into small steps, practice new skills, and notice what works. The focus is on real steps that lead toward greater self-acceptance and contentment.
Diane is based in Florida and speaks English. She aims to help people build a life that matches their values and goals through steady, achievable progress.
How Diane Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
CBT focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different ways of thinking and acting to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, or problems with sleep and eating.DBT teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It includes practices for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings feel overwhelming.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on understanding emotional responses in relationships and creating new ways of connecting. It can help people navigate intimacy-related issues, attachment concerns, and cycles that keep relationships stuck.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Diane will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time based on what is helpful.
The biography does not list specific online session types, so confirm current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to continue care across locations. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in remote sessions when the plan suits the client's needs.
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Experience
30+ years
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Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Diane commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, and codependency.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and down-to-earth, focusing on clear goals, skill teaching, and examining how past experiences shape present behavior.
How much experience does she have?
Diane has over 30 years of experience in mental health settings such as inpatient and outpatient care, group homes, foster care, and juvenile justice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and works from that region.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment organized?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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