- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Diane
Diane Poehlman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 30 years of clinical experience based in Florida. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, and a wide range of stress-related issues. Diane sees clients in English and accepts international clients who wish to work with her from other locations.
Diane draws on many years in inpatient and outpatient settings, group homes, foster care, and juvenile justice to inform her approach. She also has experience supporting people with dual diagnoses and serious mental health concerns. Her background gives her a practical perspective on everyday challenges and crisis recovery.
In sessions she uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and narrative techniques. She focuses on identifying older patterns that affect present behavior and on learning concrete skills to move forward. This often means naming difficult feelings, noticing unhelpful thinking, and practicing new ways of responding.
Diane emphasizes practical tools and solution-focused steps. She teaches coping strategies, emotion regulation skills, and communication techniques that people can use outside of sessions. The goal is to reduce the barriers that keep someone from living a life they choose.
Clients who prefer straightforward, skill-based work may find her style useful. She combines understanding of personal history with active skills training to address issues such as addiction, bipolar disorder, intimacy-related concerns, parenting stress, codependency, and caregiver strain.
How Diane blends EFT, CBT and DBT for online work
Diane commonly combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). EFT helps name and work with strong emotions and attachment patterns that show up in relationships and personal distress. CBT focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. DBT offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Diane will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying approaches, checking what helps, and adjusting the focus over time so sessions match the issue at hand.
The biography does not specify which online formats she uses, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit counseling into work breaks, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Others prefer longer sessions for deeper emotional work. Discussing format and length early on helps make therapy practical for everyday life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, and other stress-related problems.
What therapy approaches does she use?
Diane uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and narrative therapy as part of her work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience working in settings including inpatient and outpatient care, group homes, foster care, and juvenile justice programs.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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