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I have worked in clinical and educational settings, both public and private. I provide individual, family, and group therapy with children, adolescents, and adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and self-identity, as well as psychosocial challenges. Since people are shaped by their cultural, social, and ethnic identities, I use my training and awareness in these areas to meet individuals where they are which helps them garner personal success. I work with students who are having difficulty with feeling connected to the school environment by meeting with them individually, in groups, and also with their families. This has often caused students to present negative behaviors resulting in high suspension rates and a display of other negative behaviors in the school setting.

I facilitate small and large groups and provide individual therapy on different topics including parenting, grief, marriage, trauma, self-identity, equity and inclusion, and divorce counseling. I work with schools to facilitate successful ways to help parents navigate “messy” divorces to ensure children and adolescents do not get caught up in the drama that can cause harm. This work extends to the parents as well. I work with individuals who have been traumatized by events that can halt their growth.

Within the educational realm, I have worked with students of all ages. Facilitation within the school environment has been helping white teachers manage the behavior of students who do not look like them and learn to understand students with different ethnic, social, and cultural backgrounds, including religion. This includes teaching teachers and administrators how to build positive, sustainable relationships to yield better behavioral and academic success.

I have over 25 years’ experience in working with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of settings. Providing private therapeutic services to children and adolescents is a passion for me. Watching individuals learn coping skills and strategies and then apply them to their everyday life is something I look forward seeing within my clients. I currently work with clients on a variety of issues with a focus on anxiety and school-related issues.

Another area of focus for me is working directly as a school consultant in private, parochial and public school settings. I find particular satisfaction in helping students embrace the power within themselves to work through social or academic difficulties and succeed. I enjoy providing professional development to teachers and staff on a variety of topics, such as behavior management, anxiety in the classroom, ADHD education and management, as well as many other school related topics. I am constantly learning new approaches to help my clients, schools and families navigate each stage of development.

I especially enjoy working with clients struggling with relationship challenges, caregiver stress, parenting, grief, and workplace hassles. I’ve been trained in many evidence-based interventions, and work flexibly and collaboratively with clients based on their goals and preferences. I prioritize creating an open, nonjudgmental, and culturally sensitive counseling space to help resolve problems, gain perspective, learn coping skills, and strengthen relationships. I have specialized expertise in school/parenting consultation and support for seniors and their caregivers. In-office and virtual appointments are available.

I am a graduate of Winthrop University in South Carolina, a graduate from Fontbonne College in St. Louis, a graduate from Academy of Health and Science (Army associated) in Houston Texas, and completed Doctoral Studies at Walden University in Naples Florida. I served four years active duty United States Army, and two years inactive duty United States Army.

With over 25 years of experience, I specialize in aiding and guiding children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. My therapeutic models include Client Centered Therapy, Family Systems, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy.

I offer comprehensive treatment for a wide range of mental health disorders including Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorder, Disruptive Behavior, ADHD, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse (children), Sexual Abuse (adult), Personality Disorders, Schizophrenia, PTSD, and Attachment Disorders.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and also hold a Master of Divinity degree from Yale Divinity School. I have experience providing counseling services to adolescents and adults in various settings within the community and schools. In an effort to restore hope, foster healing, and strengthen resilience, I use a collaborative and compassionate approach to counseling. I enjoy helping others using strengths-based psychological concepts, as well as spiritual concepts and practices to best meet the needs of my clients. 

My therapy practice emphasizes providing emotional support and guidance to adolescents, young adults, and adults, specifically focusing on adjustment issues, significant life changes, anxiety, depression, grief, and loss. My passion is to empower clients to identify what is valuable and sacred in their lives, to enjoy a greater sense of connection and belonging, and to find meaning and purpose in their lived experiences. 

Diane is responsible for organizing and coordinating day to day office operations, in order to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency of all therapists at WCPA.