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My name is Diane I have more than 30+ years of experience doing therapy. I have worked in inpatient, outpatient settings as well as family service agencies and private practice. My approach is client centered with a strong focus on solution oriented short term therapy. I am a direct communicator, but use humor often to help clarify issues and to create an intervention that is easier to remember for my clients. Life sometimes is very hard, it is our reaction to it that makes it harder or easier. We can grow and learn to make our decisions based on our values and interests so that we are not fighting with ourself over the decisions that were always ours to make. We all make choices that have far ranging consequences for ourself and others- let us make them after a careful, honest self examination- therapy can provide a safe place for this self examination. .
I have an interest in providing therapy and support for caregivers, clients with new medical challenges and families dealing with end of life issues.
I have specialized in grief and loss as well as anxiety and depression.
I am a direct communicator and have been able to " speak truth to power" so one of my subset of experiences is coaching executives who have lost their jobs and are going through emotionally challenging times.
I am experienced at counseling cross cultural and interfaith families both at the pre-marital stage and further along in the marriage. I also have counseling experience ( as an ally) with GLBTQ+ counseling, coming out, managing the family disclosure and acceptance and straight spouse issues as well.
Make no mistake, people need to work in therapy. A good therapist does not provide a NEST ( never ending supportive therapy) but rather a launching point.
So if you are ready to launch ......contact me
Professional experience
46 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsGriefCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Diane McClain. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She is informative, direct and honest, she is also kind
Written on Dec 01, 2025 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Diane has been a wonderful resource. I love her no BS approach to issues and the way she communicates and frames her support. Definitely recommend her!
Written on Oct 15, 2025 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd
My therapist has been a pleasure to work with. She is highly knowledgable and works from a trauma based lens. I really appreciate how personable she is and she cuts to the chase while still showing compassion. She listens closely and provides thoughtful feedback with a dash on humor. She's also helpful when suggesting skills to work on until our next session. I've gained a lot of clairity during our sessions and feel fully supported. Thanks Diane!
Written on Aug 27, 2025 after therapy with Diane for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and trauma and abuse
Diane has been of great help to me as I navigate the complicated waters of living with a disabled though recovering partner and wrestle with said partner's emotional instability.
Written on May 12, 2025 after therapy with Diane for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Made a major impact! I am in a much more peaceful place. God bless
Written on Mar 12, 2025 after therapy with Diane for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
She stays on topic for specific issues.
Written on Mar 11, 2025 after therapy with Diane for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Diane is a fantastic therapist. She is caring and supportive, but does not shy away from the hard stuff- she is a straight talker and master of the “tough love” talk. Diane is not a therapist to help you wallow, rather she gives you the push you need to “do the work” and take back control of your life. It is empowering. Thanks Diane, for everything.
Written on Feb 17, 2025 after therapy with Diane for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Diane is great if you’re the type of person who doesn’t like to hear things sugar coated. Shes helped me a lot within the last couple of years.
Written on Dec 30, 2024 after therapy with Diane for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I wholeheartedly recommend Diane. From the very first session, I felt genuinely heard and understood. Diane fosters a safe, nonjudgmental space where I can freely express my thoughts and feelings, making the experience incredibly therapeutic. For the past few years, I've been attending therapy with her intermittently, and she has guided me through challenging life decisions, facilitated healing from my past, and helped me gain a new, healthier perspective on myself and my actions.
Written on Nov 17, 2024 after therapy with Diane for 3 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
I continue to be well supported by Diane. She is knowledgeable, supportive, and the different perspective she's able to add for different experiences and situations is truly invaluable.
Written on Oct 30, 2024 after therapy with Diane for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I feel Diane is very experienced and knowledgeable in her field and has been there many times to see quickly, what’s happening. She gives frank and direct observations and suggests options to move forward which seem helpful. It has only been 2 sessions……
Written on Oct 01, 2024 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
I have never felt as deeply understood and connected with another therapist as with Diane.
Written on Sep 07, 2024 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Diane held up a mirror and pushed me to really look into it so I could again see myself as the amazing person I am! We didn't spend a lot of time digging up old trauma, but rather spent the majority of our time looking at what's happening now, and focusing on forward motion. Her therapy style is that of an "iron fist in a velvet glove" much like a fine Margaux wine, soft enough to be supportive, but strong enough to help you get the deep work done.
Written on Aug 14, 2024 after therapy with Diane for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Diane is great, she helps me work through really stressful situations with compassion, advice, and humor.
Written on Aug 10, 2024 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I deeply appreciate Diane's practical advice, her insight, humor and expertise.
Written on Jul 04, 2024 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Diane has changed my life. Her frank, honest approach and humor make her the perfect balance of blunt and fun. She has suggested so many tools for me, from medicinal to meditation, and helped me find confidence and strength to let go of things that had been with me for decades. THANK YOU, Diane! I cannot recommend her enough!
Written on Apr 08, 2024 after therapy with Diane for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Diane has been amazing to work with and I look forward to her calls. She has helped me through a variety of challenges and changes in my life. Her delivery and sense of humour is appreciated through difficult times — and keeps me motivated! I have come back to her multiple times and would highly recommend Diane to anyone.
Written on Apr 04, 2024 after therapy with Diane for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
Diane's contribution to my personal development in the past few months has been invaluable. Her expertise and comprehension played a crucial role in reaching significant milestones. I was pleasantly surprised by her exceptional listening skills and her ability to offer innovative solutions that perfectly catered to my requirements. Moreover, her extensive knowledge of the various services provided by Better Help was truly commendable and unmatched.
Written on Sep 02, 2023 after therapy with Diane for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and anger management
I’ve been working with Diane for 6 months now, and I have learned so much about myself. She has shown me how childhood trauma has impacted my life as an adult. A lot of the problems in my marriage stem from me repeating coping behaviors I used as a child. She’s helped me find my own voice and helped me with setting boundaries. I feel more empowered now than I ever have in my life. Thank you, Diane, for being honest with me even when it might have been uncomfortable for me to hear. I’m forever grateful!
Written on Aug 22, 2023 after therapy with Diane for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management
Diane is a wonderful therapist. She helps cut to the center of any issue I have and has helped me grow as a person and guided me through some of the most difficult times of my life. She's fantastic.
Written on Aug 04, 2023 after therapy with Diane for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Diane has been a God send. She had helped me to identify and accept things I already knew, but was questioning. She is straightforward and frank; two qualities I deeply respect and which are the only things that work for me.
Written on Aug 01, 2023 after therapy with Diane for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Insightful, resourceful, informative, and supportive.
Written on Jul 17, 2023 after therapy with Diane for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Diane is amazing, she listens and actually challenges your ideas and values to make sure that you are being the best version of yourself. I struggled a lot with my mental health and Diane has really helped me get out of my issues. If you like someone that will listen but will also be straight forward and challenge you to be better, she is the one.
Written on Jul 14, 2023 after therapy with Diane for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Diane is an amazing therapist who has helped me turn my life around completely. She tells it like it is and always has great tangible tools, action steps and real life advice to give! I gained incredible insight into my relationships, self-confidence and my business and feel empowered in my life for the first time. I am incredibly grateful for her guidance and support - thank you Diane!
Written on Jun 29, 2023 after therapy with Diane for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Over the past few weeks, Diane have been a tremendous help in getting me back on track. I've been under immense work and family pressure, but Diane was able to cut through the noise and really identify the core causes of my stress, and provide me with tangible advice and actions to reduce and eliminate the causes. While we're still early in our relationship, I know Diane is going to play a pivotal role in helping me transition to a healthier mindset. So happy to have found her!
Written on Jun 22, 2023 after therapy with Diane for 3 weeks
Diane is great, A no nonsense therapist who calls it like it is.
Written on Mar 10, 2023 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coaching
Very caring and on your side. Tells you what you need to hear in a direct but compassionate way.
Written on Mar 03, 2023 after therapy with Diane for 1 week on issues concerning grief
Supportive ,intelligent and extremely helpful
Written on Dec 10, 2022 after therapy with Diane for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
This Therapist is amazing ! She was direct, insightful along with respectful. Exactly what I needed, so grateful for meeting up with her!!!
Written on Dec 07, 2022 after therapy with Diane for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Diane is a great communicator and asks great questions. She definitely challenges the status quo while listening to both the surface and underlying messages and helps me to make good decisions that lead to forward progress.
Written on Nov 03, 2022 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Diane is a great therapist. She has helped and continued to help with my self improvement journey. I would highly recommend her as a therapist to anyone.
Written on Oct 01, 2022 after therapy with Diane for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
My first session with Diane, I felt a wave of relief because someone, despite the state I was in, was taking me seriously. That's a special, grounding quality in a person. She is warm , kind, and of course, hilarious. Her experience shows through her ability to balance out being professional and caring. If you are present and ready, she does give the push that you prepare for. I am immensely grateful to have come across Diane. I am happy that therapists like her are out there doing their thing, sending out positive ripples into the worlds of their clients. Thank you Diane. you rock.
Written on Sep 29, 2022 after therapy with Diane for 5 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is a great therapist and really gives helpful tips.
Written on Sep 07, 2022 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
diane is the best, no bullshit she always calls it like it is
Written on Sep 01, 2022 after therapy with Diane for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Diane is a pro. Two words tho: tough love. If you are not ready to do the work, maybe ease into therapy with someone else. She will lay it out for you, challenge you, and support your growth.
Written on Jul 06, 2022 after therapy with Diane for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Down-to-earth, no-nonsense therapist who is knowledgeable and gives practical ways to overcome problems.
Written on May 18, 2022 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Diane is great, she has really helped me work through some issues around dating and intimacy. Highly recommended!
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Diane for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Shes very easy to talk to since i have communication issues , so lovely and funny and makes things feel easy and less stressed than what I actually feel ,im still at the beginning of my therapy sessions with her but for now thats how i feel , Iam appreciating her ❤️
Written on Apr 06, 2022 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Don't judge a book by it's cover.
Written on Apr 06, 2022 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, parenting issues, and adhd
Diane is really perceptive, supportive, helpful ! her insights help me a lot
Written on Feb 13, 2022 after therapy with Diane for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Exactly what I needed to help me realize where and why I’m struggling
Written on Nov 08, 2021 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Diane has been a great listener, and seems to understand whatever I give here, wherever I'm at. She made me feel comfortable right from the get-go. She offers wise counsel, and has offered me a range of practical solutions as well as surprising insights. She is not afraid to call it like she sees it, but does so in a way that is warm and compassionate. I have appreciated her sense of humour and her ability to tie things together to get me going in the direction I need to go.
Written on Oct 28, 2021 after therapy with Diane for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Diane is a great therapist. Genuine, pointed, and honest. She’s focused on behavior change and holding me accountable, but also meeting me where I’m at.
Written on Oct 19, 2021 after therapy with Diane for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Diane has been so helpful and knowledgeable. I've found working with her has been easier than I thought online therapy would be, I was so worried it would be awkward and ineffective, but that has not been the case at all.
I put a lot of that down to Diane's ability to cut through the crap and just get stuck into the work. She's been able to challenge me in ways that I really needed right from the start. Appreciate all her hard work.
Written on Oct 01, 2021 after therapy with Diane for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Diane knows how to cut through the crap in a gentle and helpful manner. She has a lovely sense of humor, listening well, but always willing to stand up to me.
Written on Sep 29, 2021 after therapy with Diane for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s awesome!!
Written on Jul 23, 2021 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Diane after two sessions seems excellent. Listens carefully, summarises and reflects elegantly and succinctly and offers helpful insights and constructive suggestions for further work.
Written on Jul 20, 2021 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
Diane is welcoming, powerful and is helping me to get results in a supportive way. I couldn't have asked for a better counsellor.
Written on Jun 30, 2021 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Diane McClain does not only listen well but she understands. She is insightful and offers very good advice and suggestions. I'm extremely pleased with my sessions with her and highly recommend her!
Written on May 04, 2021 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Diane is very patient and very responsive. Our first session, she was spot on to figure out my triggers. If you gave her for therapy, you wouldn’t be disappointed.
Written on Apr 29, 2021 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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