- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Dianne
Dianne Dabney is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses issues like grief, addiction, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and self-esteem challenges.
Dianne primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She blends that with other approaches when it fits a person's needs. Sessions focus on practical strategies and skills that can be tried between meetings.
She has experience across a range of adult age groups and brings a practical teaching style to sessions. That often means explaining how a method works, then practicing short exercises together. The emphasis is on clear steps rather than abstract theory.
Dianne has worked in marriage and family settings as part of her background, and she can talk through relationship and parenting concerns from that perspective. She also draws on motivational interviewing techniques to support behavior change and commitment to goals.
People who reach out to her usually want straightforward help managing day-to-day stressors, stronger communication in relationships, or tools for mood and impulse control. She asks questions, listens, and offers concrete techniques clients can use right away.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dianne commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and practicing concrete skills to change them, which can be handled via discussion, worksheets, and short exercises during a session. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on improving emotional connection and communication in relationships and can be used to rehearse new ways of expressing feelings and responding to others.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will review your goals and try a few methods to see what fits. Clients and the therapist adjust the plan as they learn what helps most for the client’s day-to-day problems.
The original biography does not list which online or in-person formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find virtual sessions helpful because they fit into busy schedules, make it easier to have shorter check-ins, or reduce travel time around classes and work. Dianne uses practical exercises and skill-building that translate well to remote appointments, and she will discuss which session setup works best for your routine.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addiction, trauma and related concerns listed on her profile.
What is her general therapy style?
She primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and blends other methods like Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to teach practical skills and strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a licensed counselor working with adults across a range of life stages.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English for clients in her region.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are in person, by phone, or by video.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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