Diane McCollum

Compassionate, experienced guide through life transitions

LPC, LMFT Texas

Experience: 20 years in practice
Focus areas: Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Diane

Diane McCollum brings over 20 years of clinical experience to her work in Texas, blending training in counseling and family therapy to support adults and children across a range of life challenges.

Background and approach

Holding LPC and LMFT credentials, she frames clients' struggles as transitions rather than labels, drawing on both family systems thinking and a humanistic, compassionate outlook to help people move forward. Diane emphasizes mutual respect, clear communication, and consistent boundaries as the foundation for effective therapeutic work.

Her approach includes trauma-informed care that helps clients explore how past experiences influence current patterns, and she encourages clients to set their own meaningful goals. Diane uses evidence-based tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance and mindfulness-oriented techniques to address issues like anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship concerns, ADHD, and caregiving strain.

She aims to meet people where they are, working collaboratively and with dignity to foster more fulfilling, practical change in daily life.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical strategies and skill-building; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and mood-related challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and learn acceptance-based strategies to live a more meaningful life despite difficult internal experiences. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client in finding their own solutions.

Diane treats choosing an approach as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to explore which therapeutic methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as the work progresses so the plan fits the individual rather than relying on a single method.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people balancing schedules, caregiving, work, or health constraints. These remote formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations while tailoring session type to the client’s communication style.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Diane commonly address?

Diane works with a broad range of concerns including trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, relationship and family problems, ADHD, parenting challenges, and compassion fatigue among other issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her work blends a warm, humanistic stance with family systems perspective and practical techniques; she emphasizes mutual respect, clear communication, and collaborative goal-setting.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 20 years of counseling experience across multiple settings, supporting both adults and children through life transitions and recovery from trauma.

What credentials and location does she have?

She is licensed in Texas as LPC 18464 and LMFT 5163 and practices out of Texas.

Can non-English speakers or international clients work with her?

She conducts sessions in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for online work?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is cost handled for therapy with her?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes ADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Texas, Texas

Languages

English