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Diane Stapleton, LPC

Compassionate listener who helps reduce anxiety

23 years in practice · based in Colorado · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Diane

Diane Stapleton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado with 23 years of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, and major life changes. Diane aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what matters most to them.

She emphasizes listening first and meeting each person where they are. Sessions are meant to feel like a conversation, not a lecture.

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Background and approach

Diane helps clients name patterns, try small changes, and practice new ways of coping between sessions. Her approach draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's perspective and on cognitive behavioral techniques that address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses existential and Jungian ideas when those perspectives help a person explore meaning, identity, or long-standing patterns.

Solution-focused strategies are used to set clear, achievable goals. Diane has worked in clinical settings for many years and now maintains a part-time practice. She typically holds sessions midweek and on Fridays as part of a reduced schedule.

She encourages people to take the first step, recognizing that reaching out can feel hard but that change is possible when effort is steady. People who want practical strategies, steady support, and a respectful listening style may find her approach helpful. Sessions are offered in English and can include a mix of conversation, problem-solving, and homework that fits each person's life.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Diane commonly blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people manage anxiety and stress. Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and letting the person's goals guide the work, which can help when someone needs a safe place to sort feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Diane treats that as a collaborative effort. She will discuss options, try approaches that match a person's goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The aim is to use methods that fit the client's life and preferences rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy is offered through a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs. Video is helpful for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can support quick check-ins or short updates between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into workdays, caregiving schedules, or when travel is difficult, while still keeping the work focused and goal-oriented.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Diane commonly address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and life transitions. Additional focuses include issues like abandonment, body image, codependency, and grief-related topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Diane uses a conversational, client-centered style that emphasizes listening and collaboration. She also integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused steps to make change practical and measurable.
What is her professional background?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 23 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and independent practice. She now sees clients on a part-time basis midweek through Friday.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
Diane holds an LPC credential in Colorado and provides services to people located in that state. Sessions are conducted in English.
Are sessions available for people outside the United States?
International clients are not accepted. Sessions are offered in English for people within Diane's licensed region.
What formats are offered for therapy sessions?
Sessions may take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing different communication styles and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working with Diane?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
23 years
Licensed
Colorado
Languages
English

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