Diane Petersen, LMHC

Diane Petersen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida with 20 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, and life changes. Diane speaks plainly and listens without judgment so clients can be heard and understood from the start.

She focuses on practical steps that fit each person’s life. Sessions are tailored to the issue at hand and to the client’s preferences. Diane emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in every conversation.

Over two decades she has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. That range gives her experience with crisis-driven needs as well as longer-term recovery. She draws on tools that help with mood, coping, and regaining a sense of purpose.

Her methods include client-centered listening alongside techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Diane will help you try strategies and see what works for you. She guides goal-setting and practical skill building rather than using jargon.

Taking the first step can feel hard. She aims to make beginning therapy straightforward: attentive listening, clear next steps, and steady support as you work toward change.

Approaches that guide online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows your lead, reflects your concerns, and helps you identify goals and next steps. This approach is useful for people who want a supportive space to talk and be heard.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. It breaks those patterns into actionable steps, such as trying new behaviors or testing unhelpful thoughts. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and some addiction-related behaviors.

Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can help when emotions feel overwhelming or when coping skills need to be strengthened.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with you about your needs, goals, and preferences, and together you will decide which techniques to try. Plans can be adjusted as therapy progresses so the work stays relevant to your life.

Confirm current online session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and permit brief check-ins when needed. It also allows focused skill practice between sessions so tools learned in therapy can be used in daily life.