- Family of origin issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Diane
Diane McCollum is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Texas with 20 years of clinical experience. She has worked with adults and children across multiple settings, and she focuses on concerns such as trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, and stress. Diane speaks English and practices from the perspective she developed through long-term work with people facing life transitions.
Diane describes clients as people who are willing to make change. She frames problems as patterns that can be noticed and adjusted rather than as fixed defects. In sessions she emphasizes clear communication, mutual respect, and consistent boundaries. She aims to reflect how patterns from earlier family life may still shape thoughts, feelings, and relationships today.
Her background includes using a family systems perspective alongside humanist and spiritual influences. Diane uses practical methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential ideas, and mindfulness practices. She has helped people consider how past experiences affect present choices and coping.
Diane invites clients to set their own goals for treatment and expects the work to be collaborative. She says both therapist and client learn as issues are explored. The focus is on working through specific concerns such as grief, intimacy challenges, ADHD-related struggles, and caregiver stress.
People considering therapy with Diane should be prepared for honest conversation and clear boundaries. She asks clients to think about the changes they want and to bring those goals into early sessions so they can start practical work together.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that reflect personal values. It can help when worry, avoidance, or stuck patterns limit daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Diane approaches choice of method as a joint process. She will talk with clients about their goals and preferences and suggest approaches aligned with those needs. Figuring out what works usually happens across the first few sessions rather than being decided in advance.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats when you book. The practical benefits often include fitting therapy into a busy schedule, keeping check-ins shorter when needed, and reducing travel time so appointments are easier to keep. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT tools to remote sessions so people can practice skills and refine goals between meetings. Confirm the available session arrangements before scheduling and discuss which rhythm of appointments fits your routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Diane works with trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, stress, grief, intimacy-related concerns, and related topics such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a direct, respectful approach that emphasizes clear communication and boundaries while helping clients notice patterns from their past that influence current life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience providing counseling in multiple settings with adults and children.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LMFT credentials and practices in Texas under those designations.
Which language can sessions be conducted in?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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