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Diane Smith

Thoughtful CBT-informed therapy for everyday challenges

LPC, LCPC Oregon

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Diane

Diane Smith brings a practical, client-focused approach to therapy grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and client-centered principles. She draws on six years of experience working in both Idaho and Oregon, helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and workplace difficulties while building motivation and self-esteem.

Background and approach

Diane emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care tailored to each person’s needs and goals. Her style centers on collaborative conversation and individualized planning, adapting techniques and pacing to match what feels most helpful for each client.

In addition to core concerns such as confidence and career obstacles, she addresses compassion fatigue, communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, self-love, and neurodiversity topics like Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Diane frames therapy as a process that requires courage to begin, and she aims to provide steady support throughout that journey.

CBT and Client-Centered Work Delivered Online



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical strategies to change them. This approach is often used to address anxiety, stress, motivation, and confidence by developing skills for managing reactions and shifting thought patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens carefully and shapes support around the client's own goals and values, which can help people feel heard and more able to explore difficult issues.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to decide whether CBT techniques, a client-centered stance, or a combination of both best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. Treatment plans and session pace are adjusted through ongoing conversation so the work reflects what matters most to the client.

Online therapy makes that collaborative work more flexible by offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow clients to connect from home or during busy schedules and to choose the format that best supports their comfort and daily life. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured skill-building, reflective conversation, and practical planning tailored to each client's situation.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Diane works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career challenges, and compassion fatigue, as well as related topics like communication problems and workplace issues.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Her practice combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques with a client-centered stance, emphasizing collaboration, practical strategies, and adapting sessions to each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She has six years of professional experience providing mental health support across clinical settings in Idaho and Oregon.
What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?
She holds the credentials LPC and LCPC with licence details OR LPC C7279 and ID LCPC LCPC-8350, and she practices in Oregon.
Which languages are supported during therapy?
Sessions are offered in English only, and the therapist is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to the therapist's available formats.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessSelf-loveWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Idaho, Oregon

Languages

English