Diane McCollum , LPC, LMFT

Diane McCollum brings more than 20 years of counseling experience with adults and children across a range of clinical settings. She approaches clients with a family systems perspective rooted in a warm, compassionate, humanist-spiritual foundation, supporting people through life transitions, trauma recovery, and relationship challenges. Diane emphasizes mutual respect, clear communication, honesty, and firm boundaries as the foundation of the therapeutic relationship and models those qualities in her work.

Having used counseling herself to create a more fulfilling life, she views clients not as sick or helpless but as people who may be stuck in a difficult process and ready to make changes. Diane encourages each person to develop their own goals for treatment and adapts her approach as the work evolves. Her practice has helped many clients gain a clearer view of how past experiences influence present patterns and move toward practical, meaningful change.

Diane holds professional licensure as an LPC and an LMFT - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and she draws on evidence-based methods along with compassionate, individualized care to address issues such as trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, ADHD, and stress-related conditions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Diane often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - it is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, unconditional positive regard, and listening so clients feel understood and can access their own solutions - it supports self-esteem, relationship concerns, and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns - it is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Diane collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds. The aim is to work together so the treatment plan reflects the client’s priorities.

Online therapy with Diane is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or mobility concerns and allow ongoing support in a way that can fit into daily life.