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Online therapist

Dianna M Shaw

Practical support for life transitions and parenting challenges

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
24 years
Licensed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Dianna

Dianna M Shaw is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on practical help for people feeling overwhelmed by life changes. She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, and the everyday struggles that make parenting and work harder. Her style is direct and warm, aimed at helping people find small, useful steps they can try between sessions.

She brings 24 years of clinical experience and uses clear, evidence-based tools to address problems like seasonal mood shifts, addiction concerns, and sleep or eating disruptions.

Background and approach

Dianna also supports clients exploring life purpose and young adult challenges in a straightforward way. Sessions are aimed at improving coping, managing emotions, and reaching personal goals. Dianna commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people notice and change patterns of thinking and behavior, and Narrative Therapy, which looks at the stories people tell about their lives.

She blends these approaches to match each person’s needs and situation rather than applying one fixed method. Her work is practical and collaborative. Clients can expect concrete strategies, reflective conversation, and a focus on realistic steps for daily life.

Dianna emphasizes building skills that fit into busy family routines and everyday schedules. Based in Pennsylvania, she brings steady professional support without jargon. The aim is to make therapy approachable and useful for people who want clearer direction and better day-to-day functioning.

Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit busy lives

Dianna often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical method that helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce stress and anxiety. It is useful for sleep or eating problems, mood shifts, and specific symptoms that respond to step-by-step change.

She also incorporates Narrative Therapy, which helps clients separate themselves from limiting stories and rewrite how they make sense of challenges like career choices, grief, or life purpose. This approach can help people see alternatives and reclaim preferred values and goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan over time based on what helps most.

Online therapy lets people fit sessions into busy family or work schedules. Dianna offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match comfort and access needs. These options make it easier to get steady support without disrupting daily routines and to practice strategies in real life between contacts.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Narrative Therapy

Looking at the story you have come to tell about yourself, and where it came from. The work is in separating the problem from your identity and finding accounts that fit you better.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship stress, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping issues, parenting, career concerns, depression, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD. Additional focuses include life purpose, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and young adult issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach mixes practical skill building with reflective conversation. She uses straightforward tools to change thinking and behavior while also looking at the personal stories that shape someone’s choices.
How long has she practiced?
She has 24 years of professional experience working with clients on a variety of life and mental health concerns.
What credentials and location information are provided?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - and practices in Pennsylvania. License details include PA LPC PC004950.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging depending on what fits the client’s needs.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
24 years
Licensed
Pennsylvania
Languages
English

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