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Diane Wells

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LPC Colorado

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Diane

Diane Wells is an LPC with ten years of professional experience who focuses on relationship concerns, family dynamics, trauma and abuse, grief, stress, anxiety, addictions, and depression.

Background and approach

She also attends to related issues such as abandonment, codependency, communication difficulties, guilt and shame, women's concerns, and challenges faced by young adults. Diane approaches each person with respect for their story and tailors treatment to the needs presented.

Her style is warm and interactive, emphasizing collaboration and client strengths. Diane integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and Solution-Focused techniques to shape practical, goal-oriented work.

She seeks to empower clients to take manageable steps toward change while adapting the pace and focus to individual preferences. Based in Colorado, Diane offers services in English and accepts international clients.

She combines evidence-informed approaches with a conversational, supportive stance to help people navigate transitions, restore functioning after loss or trauma, and reduce persistent patterns that interfere with daily life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Diane uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and then practice concrete strategies to shift those patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. She also draws on Narrative Therapy, which invites clients to explore and reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships, often helping with issues like trauma, grief, and identity-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Diane tailors which methods to emphasize based on each person's goals, preferences, and life situation, and she works with clients to experiment and adjust so the work feels useful and relevant.

Online therapy with Diane is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexible ways to engage that fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across distances and busy lives while allowing the therapist and client to focus on practical steps and skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Diane commonly address?
Diane works with relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, stress, anxiety, addictions, and depression, along with related matters such as abandonment and codependency.
What is Diane's therapeutic approach and style?
Her approach is warm and interactive, combining methods like CBT, ACT, Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered work, and Solution-Focused techniques to create a collaborative, tailored plan.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has ten years of experience practicing as a licensed professional counselor, drawing on that background to support clients through varied life challenges.
Where is Diane licensed and located?
Diane holds the credential CO LPC LPC.0002277 and practices out of Colorado.
Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for people located outside the U.S.
Which session formats are available?
She offers a range of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGrief

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityCodependencyCommunication problemsFamily problemsGuilt and shameWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English