- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and DBT techniques
About Dianna
Dianna Wheeler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 13 years of experience. She began studying psychology as a teen and moved into counseling after completing her degree at Sam Houston State University. Dianna has worked mainly in community mental health and also provides court-ordered treatment groups alongside individual therapy.
She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She also supports those facing life changes, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, addictions, and career or parenting strain. Dianna's practice includes work with LGBT clients and people managing chronic illness, caregiver stress, or co-occurring difficulties.
In session she focuses on understanding how past experiences shape present patterns. She blends client-centered talking, skill-building, and practical tools to help people cope day to day. Clients can expect conversations about coping strategies, emotional regulation, and steps toward greater self-reliance.
Dianna uses several therapeutic approaches depending on the issue. She draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to shape treatment. Treatment often includes building a coping toolbox and increasing awareness of patterns that get in the way.
Her background in community mental health means she is used to working with a wide range of concerns and life situations. People interested in starting with her are asked to follow the site's onboarding steps to match and schedule an initial session.
Approaches used online and how they help
Dianna commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening carefully and following what matters to the client, which can help when someone needs space to talk through feelings and make sense of their experiences. CBT breaks thoughts and behaviors into manageable pieces and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance when those issues come up. DBT skills can be useful for learning ways to handle intense emotions and improve day-to-day functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means experimenting with techniques, tracking what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a school or work day, shorten travel time, and allow for quick check-ins when needed. Different approaches lend themselves to different rhythms - for example CBT may use structured exercises between sessions while client-centered work may focus more on conversation and reflection.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Dianna works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, addictions, and related issues listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines client-centered conversation with skill building. Sessions focus on practical coping tools, emotional regulation, and exploring how past experiences affect current behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience as a counselor, working largely in community mental health and providing both group and individual work.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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