- Trauma and abuse
- Family systems
- 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 provided counseling to adults and children across multiple settings. Diane focuses on everyday problems such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, grief, and life transitions.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She values clear communication, mutual respect, and boundaries in the therapy relationship. Diane draws on a family-systems perspective while keeping the work grounded in the client’s day-to-day life.
She uses a mix of methods including cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment ideas, and client-centered listening. Sessions often include talking through current patterns, identifying small behavior changes, and practicing new ways of handling difficult moments. Diane encourages clients to set their own treatment goals and to measure progress against those goals.
Diane also works with concerns that can affect caregiving and long-term health, such as chronic illness, cancer-related stress, aging and geriatric issues, and caregiver strain. She helps people untangle family-of-origin issues, codependency, and communication problems that affect household routines and relationships.
People who are adjusting to blended family life - merging households, navigating step-parent roles, or managing co-parenting with an ex - may find her practical focus useful. She aims to help clients move from feeling stuck to having clearer next steps.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, stress, and the confusion that comes with major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and stress-related problems.Diane approaches the choice of method as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to identify goals and try approaches that match those goals and preferences. If something does not fit, she will help adjust the plan so the work stays focused and useful.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm which formats are available before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for more frequent check-ins when needed. Video can support face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions can be quicker check-ins or an option when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can usually help you choose which format fits your schedule and day-to-day needs.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Diane works with a wide range of adult concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, stress, relationship and family problems, parenting, grief, and life transitions.
How would she describe her style in sessions?
She uses clear communication and mutual respect. Expect a mix of listening, practical strategies, and goal setting.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience providing counseling in multiple settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC and an LMFT licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use 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.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.