Diane Petersen, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in anxiety and trauma
- Stress and anxiety support
- Addiction and trauma recovery
- Video phone chat messaging
About Diane Petersen
Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment strategies to meet the specific needs of each client. Diane collaborates with individuals to build practical coping skills, process painful experiences, and identify meaningful goals. Acknowledging that reaching out takes courage, she offers steady support as clients take those first steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Diane Petersen have?
Diane Petersen has 20 years of experience providing counseling services in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Is Diane Petersen a licensed therapist?
Yes. Diane Petersen holds the LMHC credential - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She is licensed in Florida as FL LMHC MH9521.
In which languages does Diane Petersen provide therapy?
Diane Petersen provides therapy in English.
Where is Diane Petersen located?
Diane Petersen practices in Florida.
How can I work with Diane Petersen as my therapist?
Clients can work with Diane Petersen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Diane Petersen work with international clients?
Diane Petersen does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Diane Petersen cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the Start Therapy button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick. Click the Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with Diane. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule their first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Online Therapeutic Approaches and Care with Diane Petersen
Diane draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, empathetic environment where clients lead the conversation and the therapist reflects and clarifies to promote self-understanding and personal growth. This approach is helpful for people seeking validation, stronger self-awareness, and collaborative problem solving.
She also incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy - CBT - which focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is commonly used to address anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns by teaching practical skills for daily coping.
Dialectical behavior therapy - DBT - appears in her work when clients benefit from structured skills training around emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can support those facing intense emotions or relationship difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Diane works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time as progress unfolds.
Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats allow clients to connect from home or other convenient locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult.