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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma recovery
About Diane
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) in Florida with 20 years of clinical experience. Diane Petersen works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, life changes, and depression. She practices client-centered care using methods listed in her bio to guide conversations and planning.
Diane listens without judgment and focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions. She uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside mindfulness and motivational interviewing to address symptoms and habits that interfere with daily life. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with attention to what is most urgent for the person in front of her.
Her background includes work in both inpatient and outpatient settings, which informs how she frames safety, relapse prevention, and coping strategies. That experience supports work on addictions, trauma recovery, and managing co-occurring mood or stress-related concerns. She also addresses issues like abandonment, communication problems, dissociation, and relationship separations by helping clients notice patterns and try new responses.
Diane adapts the focus as needs change over time. For people navigating midlife shifts, grief, or questions about life purpose, she combines practical problem-solving with mindfulness skills to reduce reactivity. For those facing substance use, motivational interviewing techniques are used to explore readiness and next steps.
Conversations are straightforward and aimed at small, measurable changes. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling options before booking.
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How Diane’s approaches translate to remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a working relationship. In remote sessions this means the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects concerns back, and helps set priorities for each meeting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Online CBT work typically includes tracking patterns, trying small experiments between sessions, and reviewing results together. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive behavior. In a remote format DBT skills practice can be taught, rehearsed in session, and assigned as short exercises to practice during the week.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Diane will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust the plan as progress or new issues emerge.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekly routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people keep continuity with a licensed professional while they practice skills and address stress, addiction, grief, or mood concerns.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and depression. Additional focuses include communication problems, dissociation, and mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and conversational. She listens without judgment and uses practical strategies from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience providing counseling in inpatient and outpatient settings. That background informs work on relapse prevention and coping strategies.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - licensed in Florida. Her practice is based in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific pricing before scheduling.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the matching and scheduling steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.