Diane Shrock-Wang , LMFT

Diane Shrock-Wang is a California-based LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) with 35 years of clinical experience. She brings a calm, thoughtful presence to work with adults across life stages, helping people navigate transitions from early career changes to midlife shifts and aging-related concerns. Her long experience supports an approach that is both practical and compassionate, focused on building resilience and clearer self-understanding.

Diane works with a broad range of emotional and relational concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, self-esteem struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, career concerns, and ADHD. She also addresses needs tied to adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, body image, codependency, communication problems, and other family of origin themes. Her practice emphasizes helping people heal from past wounds, improve communication, and develop effective coping strategies that fit their lives.

Therapeutically she draws on attachment-focused work, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral tools, EMDR techniques when appropriate, and relationship-oriented methods to support deeper connection and practical change. Diane aims to empower people to cultivate self-compassion, strengthen relationships, and find meaningful pathways forward at whatever stage of life they are in.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Diane Shrock-Wang

Diane integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address emotional and relational concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and helps people develop more secure ways of relating, which can be especially useful for intimacy, abandonment, and family of origin issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported while exploring their goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Diane works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend techniques to create a tailored plan that evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity across life changes, and access consistent support from a therapist who adapts methods to work well in remote formats.