- Client-centered approach
- Practical goal setting
- Support for grief
About Diane
Diane Stapleton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and depression. She emphasizes a calm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can talk through difficult thoughts and feelings. Diane frames the first step toward change as an act of courage and offers steady support throughout that journey.
With 23 years of clinical experience, Diane brings long-term practice to each session while now working a reduced schedule. She sees clients midweek and focuses on practical steps that fit into daily life. Sessions are paced to match how quickly a person wants to move forward.
Diane draws on a mix of approaches to match a client’s needs. She uses client-centered methods to center the person’s experience, cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior, and solution-focused ideas to set achievable goals. These ways of working are adapted to the issue at hand rather than used in a one-size-fits-all way.
Her additional focus areas include family of origin concerns, codependency, grief and end-of-life matters, body image, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. Diane also has experience supporting people dealing with impulsivity, guilt and shame, and first responder stress.
She aims to help people find clearer thinking, safer ways to cope, and small changes that add up over time. Prospective clients who want to start can use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule based on therapist availability.
Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with care and following what matters most to the person. It helps when someone needs a compassionate space to sort out feelings and decide on next steps.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It is useful for anxiety, depression and stress because it teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Diane will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and adapt techniques that fit their needs. That collaborative process helps shape whether sessions emphasize exploration, skill building, or short-term solutions.
For practicalities, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to continue care when life changes require a different schedule. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep momentum between sessions and to support steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Diane commonly address?
Diane works with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and depression, plus related issues like codependency, grief, body image and loneliness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She creates a nonjudgmental space and uses client-centered listening alongside practical techniques to change thinking and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional experience providing counseling and now maintains a reduced, semi-retired schedule.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about session formats?
To start, use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire; confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
What does therapy cost and how are payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.