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Diane Petersen

Diane Petersen

LMHC

Florida

Practical, compassionate counseling with clear steps

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH9521
Experience
20 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Motivational interviewing informed
    • Skill focused
    • Respectful listening

    About Diane

    Diane Petersen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who focuses on practical, compassionate care. She listens without judgment and helps people take steady steps toward better day-to-day functioning. Her style is straightforward and warm, aimed at reducing overwhelm and building skills people can use right away.

    With 20 years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, Diane has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. She also helps those recovering from trauma, abuse, and the losses that come with grief. Diane tailors conversations and plans to each person's situation rather than offering one-size-fits-all advice.

    Her approach draws on motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change, client-centered work to honor each person's perspective, and cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Mindfulness and elements of dialectical behavior therapy are used when emotion regulation or coping skills are a focus.

    Sessions emphasize clear goals and doable steps. Diane helps people build routines, manage difficult feelings, and make gradual choices that match their values. Progress is measured in small, practical gains people can notice in daily life.

    She treats people with respect and sensitivity and adapts pacing to each person's comfort. If you want a steady, collaborative approach that combines listening with concrete tools, Diane offers a practical path forward.

  2. How Diane's approaches translate to online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to move someone from uncertainty to small, workable steps. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on being heard and understood first, which builds trust and makes it easier to try new behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Diane collaborates with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. Together they revisit the plan and adjust as progress and needs change.

    The biography did not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills between sessions in the settings where problems occur. Diane aims to make sessions manageable and focused on things people can use right away.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    Depression

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    20+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Diane commonly address?

    She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and depression, along with related issues like isolation, communication problems, and midlife concerns.

    What is Diane's therapeutic style like?

    Her style is client-centered and practical, emphasizing respectful listening, collaborative goal-setting, and skills people can use between sessions.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She brings 20 years of experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings to her practice.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida and holds the credential FL LMHC.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are offered?

    The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

    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 Diane?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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