- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mood and addiction work
- Mindfulness practice
About Diane
Diane Poehlman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 30 years of experience based in Florida. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and other stressors that make daily life harder.
She has practiced in many settings over three decades, including inpatient and outpatient care, group homes, foster care, and juvenile justice programs. That variety shaped how she approaches problems and how she talks with people from different backgrounds and life situations.
Diane focuses on practical steps people can use right away. She often helps clients identify past experiences that still affect current behavior. Then she uses clear tools to change patterns and reach specific goals.
Her methods include cognitive behavioral techniques that look at thoughts and behaviors, plus reality-oriented strategies that emphasize practical choices. She also uses narrative ideas to reframe personal stories and supports mindfulness skills for managing stress and emotion.
Clients can expect a straightforward style that looks for solutions and skill-building. Sessions work toward manageable changes, such as better sleep habits, clearer communication, or strategies for coping with cravings and mood shifts.
Diane accepts international clients and offers sessions from Florida. She works in English and brings long experience with mood disorders, trauma, grief, LGBT concerns, parenting strain, and many forms of life transition.
Approaches used in online sessions
Diane commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and change problematic patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to calm the body and notice emotions without reacting.She also draws on Emotionally-Focused ideas to help people recognize and name their feelings and Narrative Therapy to reframe life stories that keep them stuck. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process; Diane will work with each client to decide what methods match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring.
Practical benefits of working online can include fitting sessions around work or caregiving, avoiding travel time, and making shorter check-ins easier to schedule. The specific session formats offered should be confirmed before booking so clients know how they will meet. Licensed professionals can use these remote options to continue focused skill-building, practice communication strategies, and track progress between appointments.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Diane works with anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma, and related problems listed in her specialty areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, reality-oriented strategies, narrative methods, and mindfulness practices to help clients make changes.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 30 years of clinical experience across inpatient and outpatient settings, group homes, foster care, and juvenile justice work.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which ways of meeting are available for your needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.