I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida. I have been providing counselling services in an inpatient and outpatient setting for over 20 years.
My therapeutic approach is simple. I actively listen without judgment so I can provide the best quality care for all my clients.
I have extensive experience helping clients manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, and recover from trauma, abuse, grief and loss. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Depression, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LMHC MH9521
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Diane Petersen. 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.
Diane is compassionate, understanding, comforting and knowledgeable. She gets me more than I get myself most times if not all the time, and truly has a way with tackling each issue in the most productive way. Always without judgment and always on my own timeline of healing. This is my first therapy experience and she has made it so pleasant. I know it takes years for people to find the right therapist sometimes, so I’m truly grateful that I’ve found mine on the first try.
Written on Aug 08, 2025 after therapy with Diane for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Honestly it’s very early and I am very new to therapy but so far this has been a very positive experience and Diane has been wonderful. Honest, direct, helpful.
Written on Jul 27, 2025 after therapy with Diane for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Diane is wonderful, she is a good listens and understand what I need to progress.
I am grateful to have found her
Written on Jul 23, 2025 after therapy with Diane for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
Diane is a great communicator and compassionate listener and therapist! She offers solutions without judgement and with expertise
Written on Jul 11, 2025 after therapy with Diane for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is amazing I cant imagine another person more suited to work with.
Written on Jun 25, 2025 after therapy with Diane for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Diane is thoughtful, helpful, empathetic, & kind.
Written on Jun 20, 2025 after therapy with Diane for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue