Diane Poehlman

Diane Poehlman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 30 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and career concerns, and issues related to addiction or grief. Her approach is direct and practical, aimed at removing the roadblocks that keep people from moving forward.

She draws on work in inpatient and outpatient settings, group homes, foster care, and juvenile justice to meet each person where they are. Diane listens for how past events shape present reactions so people can let go of old patterns and try new ways of living. Sessions focus on small, doable steps toward clearer goals and better day-to-day functioning.

Diane uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behavior. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing intense emotions and Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to improve connection in relationships. Mindfulness and Narrative Therapy are used to build perspective and meaning.

Her background includes work with dual diagnosis and a range of mental health concerns, including bipolar disorder, eating and sleeping problems, compassion fatigue, and caregiving stress. She aims to teach tools people can use between sessions to cope and make steady progress.

Originally from upstate New York, Diane has lived across the United States and brings an appreciation of different cultures and worldviews to her work. People who want a practical, experienced counselor to help them set and reach realistic goals may find her helpful.

How Diane’s approaches translate to online work

Diane commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving stability in everyday life.

She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas to help people understand and shift painful patterns in relationships. Those sessions tend to focus on identifying emotions, naming needs, and practicing new ways of connecting with others.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Diane will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as issues change. She helps people decide which tools to use and teaches how to practice them between sessions.

Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that these benefits help them keep momentum between sessions and apply new skills in everyday life.