About Diane
Healing is deeply personal work. I believe the most meaningful therapy happens when expertise and authentic human connection come together.
For many years, I have worked alongside survivors of trauma, abuse, and life-altering experiences. I have witnessed incredible courage in people who felt broken, lost, or disconnected from themselves and watched them reclaim their voices, rebuild their lives, and create futures they once believed were out of reach.
My passion for this work is both professional and personal, and I've seen hard things from both sides of the chair.
Like many of the women I serve, I know what it is like to navigate profound life transitions, question long-held beliefs, and rebuild after experiences that change the way you see yourself and the world. Those experiences shaped my understanding of resilience, healing, and the importance of having support when life feels overwhelming.
Today, I help women, teens, and couples impacted by trauma move beyond survival and reconnect with themselves, their relationships, and the lives they want to create.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based trauma treatment. I draw from EMDR, somatic approaches, attachment theory, and parts-based work to help clients understand the patterns that once protected them while creating new ways of living, relating, and thriving.
I don't believe people are defined by what happened to them. I believe healing is possible, self-trust can be rebuilt, and every person has the capacity to move toward a life that feels more authentic, connected, and fully their own.
Why This Work Matters to Me
I have spent much of my career supporting survivors of trauma and helping individuals navigate some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Through this work, I have witnessed the incredible resilience of the human spirit and the power of compassionate, evidence-based care.
Again and again, I have seen people move from simply surviving to living with greater confidence, connection, and freedom. Being part of that process is one of the greatest privileges of my work.
I believe healing is possible, even when it feels far away. I believe people are more than the worst things that have happened to them. And I believe meaningful change occurs when we approach ourselves with curiosity, courage, and compassion.
What It's Like to Work With Me
Clients often describe me as warm, genuine, and easy to talk to.
My approach is collaborative rather than prescriptive. I don't believe therapy should feel cold, clinical, or judgmental. Instead, I strive to create a space where you can be honest about your experiences, explore difficult emotions, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself.
I draw from varying approaches to help clients process trauma, strengthen self-awareness, and create lasting change. Every person is different, which means therapy is tailored to your unique goals, experiences, and strengths.
I believe healing happens not only in therapy but also through connection, community, purpose, and the everyday moments that remind us who we are.
Beyond the Therapy Office
When I'm not working with clients, you'll likely find me spending time with my six children and my three grandchildren, practicing yoga, enjoying the outdoors, listening to audiobooks, or finding small moments of peace on the porch with a good cup of coffee.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
EMDR Trained
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1 Trained
Somatic Experiencing International Trained-Intermediate Level
10+ years supporting survivors of trauma and abuse
Extensive experience in sexual assault and domestic violence advocacy and trauma recovery
