Meet Diane
You’ve been taking care of everyone else. I’m here to help you take care of you.
my approach
The Approaches I Love —Let's Make Change Possible
My approach is integrative and flexible, drawing from evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
What truly sets my work apart is how I integrate career and personality assessments, specifically the MBTI® and WOWI — into the therapeutic process when helpful.
These tools aren’t used to label you or put you in a box. Instead, they help clarify how you’re wired, what environments support your well-being, what may be contributing to burnout, and what a career that actually fits you could look like.
Many clients find that this combination of therapy and structured insight brings a deeper level of understanding — reducing self-criticism, easing confusion, and making next steps feel clearer and more manageable.
If you’ve taken these assessments before and didn’t find them helpful, the difference here is how we explore the results together. The assessment itself is only the starting point — the real value comes from the conversation and the way we apply those insights to your life.
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Beyond the Counseling Chair
Here’s a look at the experiences that shaped my path, the things that fill my life outside of work, and the reason I chose to open my own practice.
My Path to Counseling
I’ve wanted to be a counselor since I was 12, when my mom casually said, “You should be a counselor when you grow up.” It’s amazing how much power those early words of encouragement can have. Years later, I get to do work that feels meaningful to me every day. It wasn’t an easy path, but I’m grateful I followed it — and I still feel honored to do this work.
Life Outside the Office
When I'm not working, I'm with my family. I'm married and have a son who is completely obsessed with trucks — he's already decided he's going to drive Peterbilts across the country when he grows up, and honestly, I believe him. We love biking, traveling, and plenty of couch time. I grew up between California and Hawaii — I love sushi… but no, I never learned to surf!
Why I Started My Practice
I started this practice because I kept meeting working women who needed a different kind of support — something that addressed both their emotional well-being and their work life. Traditional therapy can be incredibly helpful, and so can career coaching, but some women benefit from having both in one place. This practice is that place. Building it has been deeply meaningful to me, and I look forward to getting to know you.