Dianna M Shaw
Support for clearer purpose and practical coping
LPC Pennsylvania
- Experience
- 24 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Dianna
Dianna M Shaw is a licensed counselor in Pennsylvania who offers experienced, practical support for people facing a wide range of life challenges.
Background and approach
With 24 years in practice, she focuses on helping clients manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, addiction concerns, grief, relationship issues, career decisions, and coping with life transitions. She also offers targeted help with seasonal affective shifts, young adult concerns, ADHD, sleep and eating difficulties, compassion fatigue, and coaching toward clearer life purpose.
Her work blends evidence-informed methods with a compassionate, individualized stance. Dianna uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy tools to help clients reframe unhelpful thoughts, build concrete coping skills, and examine personal stories that shape identity and choices.
Sessions emphasize skill building, insight, and practical steps for everyday life so clients gain tools they can use outside the therapy room. Clients can expect a steady, empathetic presence that prioritizes collaboration and clear goals.
Dianna describes her role as walking alongside clients as they explore emotions, set meaningful goals, and strengthen resilience for ongoing personal growth.
How CBT and Narrative Therapy Work Online
Dianna draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns while teaching practical coping skills for everyday situations. CBT often focuses on clear goals, skill practice, and measurable steps that can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and address mood or behavior concerns.She also uses Narrative Therapy to help clients examine the stories they tell about themselves and to uncover alternative perspectives that support new choices. This approach can be useful for people exploring life purpose, processing transitions, or seeking greater clarity about identity and values.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to determine whether CBT, Narrative Therapy, or a combination is the best fit based on current needs, personal preferences, and goals. Flexibility and ongoing review guide how treatment is shaped over time.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and maintain continuity during life changes. These formats allow clients to access licensed professionals from their chosen location while working on skills, reframing narratives, and pursuing concrete steps toward personal goals.
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Experience
24+ years
Licensed
Pennsylvania
Languages
English