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Professional Overview

I am is a dedicated Social Worker based in Mancos, Colorado. She serves clients ranging from 20 to 80 years old, helping individuals navigate a variety of life challenges. While many clients seek Diane's support to manage high anxiety, she also specializes in guiding people through significant life transitions, fostering flexibility in the face of change.

Areas of Expertise

I  find fulfillment in working with both men and women, helping them unlock life's deeper meanings and providing a supportive environment. She has advanced training in treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder with panic, Clinical Depression, and Adjustment Disorders. Diane is committed to alleviating clients' concerns around medication by discussing options and encouraging open communication with primary care physicians.

Therapeutic Approaches

My therapeutic toolkit includes aspects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), particularly reframing techniques to help clients shift unhelpful beliefs and values. She is also trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), especially for anxiety, which encourages clients to honor and make space for their emotions rather than suppressing them. Mindfulness is woven throughout her sessions, allowing clients to rewrite their stories, let go of old habits, and cultivate healthier patterns and outlooks. In practice, she integrates grounding exercises, deep breathing, and visualization to help clients feel heard, validated, and cared for—often resulting in lowered anxiety and a clearer sense of direction after just one session.

Therapeutic Style and Client Experience

Diane’s style is validating, non-judgmental, and safe. She meets clients where they are, inviting them to start with whatever part of their story or concern feels most pressing. Each client’s therapeutic journey is unique and tailored to their needs.

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