Dianne Gadishaw , LMHC - Therapist in Florida

About Dianne

Dianne Gadishaw is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida who brings three years of clinical experience to sessions. She focuses on stress, anxiety, family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Dianne emphasizes a strengths-based view and treats each person as the expert on their own life.

Her style is supportive and direct. She helps people name what feels hard and then steps through practical ways to cope. Sessions are collaborative - the client’s goals guide the conversation and pace.

Background and approach

Dianne uses a mix of approaches to match what a person needs in the moment. She draws from cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Attachment-based ideas and emotionally-focused work help with relationship patterns and closeness.

She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help clients clarify values and tolerate difficult feelings while still moving toward what matters. The overall tone is respectful and down-to-earth, not overly clinical. People seeking help with first responder stress, gender dysphoria concerns, HIV/AIDS related issues, hospice and end-of-life matters, or non-monogamous relationship dynamics may find her background relevant.

Dianne works in English and supports international clients. Her license is FL LMHC MH20689.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are hard. It focuses on building willingness to feel difficult emotions while still moving forward with life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current interactions and helps people build healthier ways of connecting and responding to loved ones.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss each method and recommend what fits best based on a client’s goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. These formats let people fit sessions into busy schedules, continue care while traveling, or choose the way of communicating that feels most comfortable. Many clients find that regular, shorter contacts by messaging or occasional video appointments help them apply skills between sessions and keep momentum toward their goals.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Dianne address?

She works with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Her practice also lists first responder issues, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and polyamory or non-monogamous relationships.

How would she describe her therapy style?

Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She helps clients name problems, set goals, and practice concrete skills between sessions.

What training and experience does she have?

Dianne is a licensed mental health counselor with three years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is licensed in Florida as FL LMHC MH20689 and lists Florida as her location.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Also works with

Depression
First responder issues
Gender dysphoria
Grief
HIV / AIDS
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English

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