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Online therapist

Diane Dichtenberg

Practical counseling for life and relationships

Credentials
LMHC, LPC
Experience
25 years
Licensed in
Massachusetts, Arizona
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Diane

Diane Dichtenberg listens with warmth and practical focus. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar fluctuations, grief, anger, or struggles with intimacy, relationships, career direction, self-esteem, and addictions. Diane is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor.

She practices from Massachusetts and brings 25 years of experience to each conversation. Diane keeps sessions interactive and collaborative. She aims to create a straightforward space where clients can talk about what is worrying them and try small, realistic changes.

Background and approach

Her approach emphasizes solutions and respects each persons values and choices. Conversations are meant to build confidence and clear steps forward. She combines counseling and coaching styles, drawing on clinical training and a background that includes a Master of Arts and counseling licensure.

Diane focuses on helping clients identify practical options for work, relationships, and life transitions. She talks through goals, obstacles, and next steps rather than offering one-size-fits-all advice. Over time Diane helps people test new ways of coping and notice what works.

She values a comfortable working relationship as the first step in making progress. Her aim is steady, understandable guidance that supports real-life changes. Clients can expect a calm, direct style that balances empathy with clear suggestions.

Sessions are paced to match each persons needs, with attention to immediate concerns and longer-term goals.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Two common evidence-based techniques she draws on are solution-focused methods and strengths-based coaching. Solution-focused work emphasizes small, concrete steps you can try between sessions to reduce stress and address immediate problems. Strengths-based coaching helps people identify whats already working and build confidence for career or relationship decisions.

Another useful approach is practical skills training for mood and anxiety management. This involves learning and practicing simple tools for managing worry, improving sleep, and handling strong emotions so daily life feels more manageable.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. She adapts plans over time based on what helps and what doesnt, working collaboratively to find the best path forward.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit appointments around work or family commitments and to keep continuity when schedules change. Many people find the variety of online options makes it simpler to stay consistent with counseling and practice new skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
Diane works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar conditions, grief, anger, intimacy-related issues, relationship and career worries, self-esteem problems, and addictions.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is interactive and collaborative, focusing on practical solutions and respect for clients values. Sessions aim to be warm and straightforward.
What is her clinical background?
She has 25 years of experience and combines counseling with personal and career coaching to help people make changes in their lives.
What credentials and location are listed?
Diane holds the credentials LMHC and LPC with MA LMHC 4525 and AZ LPC 12685, and practices from Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
25 years
Licensed
Massachusetts, Arizona
Languages
English

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