{"id":1114,"date":"2020-11-17T12:41:08","date_gmt":"2020-11-17T12:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qi72.qodeinteractive.com\/?page_id=1114"},"modified":"2026-02-26T19:43:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T19:43:56","slug":"meet-diane","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aworkinprogresscw.com\/pt\/meet-diane\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Diane"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Hi, I\u2019m Diane\u2014and I\u2019m so glad you\u2019re here.<\/strong><\/p>

I believe most women are doing far better than they give themselves credit for.<\/p>

My job is to help you see that \u2014 and build from there.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Supporting women in WA, ID, MT, and UT<\/strong><\/p>

Hi, I\u2019m Diane Graham \u2014 Licensed Clinical Social Worker, career counselor, and someone who genuinely loves this work.<\/p>

I specialize in supporting women at the intersection of mental health and work \u2014 because for many women, the two are deeply connected. How you feel about your work affects how you feel about yourself, your relationships, and your life as a whole.<\/p>

In my full-time role, I help individuals navigate barriers to employment, prepare to return to work after time away, and find roles that truly fit their lives. I especially enjoy supporting women in that program \u2014 many of whom are balancing family responsibilities, navigating major transitions, or searching for work that feels meaningful again.<\/p>

That real-world experience shapes everything I do in private practice. I\u2019m not just familiar with the challenges of burnout, career uncertainty, or returning to work \u2014 I work with these issues every day alongside women who are trying to build sustainable lives, not just successful r\u00e9sum\u00e9s.<\/p>

Alongside that work, I previously provided therapy part-time on a large telehealth platform. Many of the women I met there were looking for more than a place to talk \u2014 they wanted clarity, direction, and a deeper understanding of why work felt so difficult. One limitation of that setting was that I couldn\u2019t offer the career and personality assessments that often provide that insight. Creating this private practice allows me to integrate clinical therapy with those evidence-based tools, offering both emotional support and practical clarity in one place.<\/p>

My credentials include:<\/p>

\u2022 Master\u2019s degree in Social Work, Eastern Washington University
\u2022 Bachelor\u2019s degree, Brigham Young University\u2013Hawaii
\u2022 Post-graduate certificate in Rehabilitation Counseling, Utah State University
\u2022 Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
\u2022 15 years of experience in the counseling field<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t

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My approach is integrative and flexible, <\/strong>drawing from evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).<\/p>

What truly sets my work apart is how I integrate career and personality assessments, <\/strong>specifically the MBTI\u00ae and WOWI \u2014 into the therapeutic process when helpful.<\/p>

These tools aren\u2019t used to label you or put you in a box. Instead, they help clarify how you\u2019re wired, what environments support your well-being, what may be contributing to burnout, and what a career that actually fits you could look like.<\/p>

Many clients find that this combination of therapy and structured insight brings a deeper level of understanding \u2014 reducing self-criticism, easing confusion, and making next steps feel clearer and more manageable.<\/p>

If you\u2019ve taken these assessments before and didn\u2019t find them helpful, the difference here is how we explore the results together. The assessment itself is only the starting point \u2014 the real value comes from the conversation and the way we apply those insights to your life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Beyond the Counseling Chair<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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My Path to Counseling<\/h4>

I\u2019ve wanted to be a counselor since I was 12, when my mom casually said, \u201cYou should be a counselor when you grow up.\u201d It\u2019s amazing how much power those early words of encouragement can have.\n\nYears later, I get to do work that feels meaningful to me every day. It wasn\u2019t an easy path, but I\u2019m grateful I followed it \u2014 and I still feel honored to do this work. <\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Life Outside the Office<\/h4>

When I'm not working, I'm with my family. I'm married and have a son who is completely obsessed with trucks \u2014 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 \u2014 I love sushi\u2026 but no, I never learned to surf!<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why I Started My Practice<\/h4>

I started this practice because I kept meeting working women who needed a different kind of support \u2014 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.\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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