I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed since 1981 and blessed in my journey to have been trusted enough to help others grow in their lives. I am a get to work type person and can be pretty direct in my approach in a what I hope is also a kind, understanding and caring approach. I believe in education, because knowledge is power and learning new skills to manage the bumps in the road of life is important. I try to see what might be most helpful for people based on their views and what they believe and their hopes and goals. I am well trained in trauma informed treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems and dialectical therapy. I believe those approaches provide both skills and understanding to help a person move forward when they seem to be stuck, which truly happens to us all. I look forward to seeing how we can partner to unstick you and help you move forward in this journey called life.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Control issues, Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
ID LMFT LMFT-5489
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dianne Smith. 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.
Therapists are not all the same. After meeting with 4 other Therapists before Dianne, we did not know if there was much hope for actual help from therapy. With Dianne's wide and deep understanding of all of our issues, she was able to intently listen and offer several easy and impactful ideas for us to use personally and within our Family of 6 household. Her experience and professionalism is without a doubt a huge benefit for our sessions with her.
Written on Mar 03, 2024 after therapy with Dianne for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Dianne is amazing. Direct, thoughtful, and gives constructive feedback. She is always checking in and always seems to provide a different perspective to consider when I'm troubleshooting and finding myself in difficult situations. She is positive and genuine and I truly feel like she is on my team for my growth and healing as an individual.
Written on Feb 20, 2024 after therapy with Dianne for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Dianne has really opened my eyes and my mind to help me grow and heal as a person. I was really struggling with a lot when I came to her, and the way she listens and responds & the way she words things are all very insightful and create a new window to see the situation from so I can feel better opening doors. I would 100% recommend her as a therapist to anyone.
Written on Jan 13, 2024 after therapy with Dianne for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dianne has been amazing. I love talking with her. And she messages me frequently to check on me and see how I am doing. She is very knowledgeable knows how to talk with me that makes me feel heard.
Written on Jan 11, 2024 after therapy with Dianne for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Dianne has been a huge help to me. She not only has a great session ability but is very adept and rapid in responding with email communication. She goes way over and above the usual therapists I’ve worked with in the past. Dianne checks in almost daily with me with questions and encouragements that really give me the feeling that we are in this fight together. I can’t say enough about my appreciation for Dianne’s help in my work with her!
Written on Dec 21, 2023 after therapy with Dianne for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
I have been working with Dianne for quite awhile now. I would say almost a year. In that time, I have consciously watched myself become less reactive to stress and triggers because she has walked me through what my trauma and triggers are and how to recognize and respond before I spiral. She is kind, supportive and to the point. I didn’t need someone to coddle me, I needed firm and honest guidance which she gives well. I’m glad I found her.
Written on Dec 13, 2023 after therapy with Dianne for 10 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management