Therapist profile
Diane McCollum, LPC, LMFT
Licensed counselor and marriage-family therapist - Trauma and family concerns
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- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and ACT
- Parenting support
About Diane
Diane McCollum is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, parenting stress, relationship and family issues, grief, and coping with life changes. Diane also addresses issues like ADHD, anger, intimacy-related concerns, and compassion fatigue.
She approaches work in a straightforward, human-centered way. Diane emphasizes mutual respect, clear communication, and boundaries in the therapeutic relationship. She describes clients as people who are often stuck in a transition rather than broken, and she draws on her own experience of change when supporting others.
In practice she brings a family systems perspective and a humanist-spiritual outlook. Sessions focus on identifying how past experiences influence present patterns and on setting practical goals the client chooses. She encourages clients to name what they want to change and to track small steps toward those goals.
Diane uses a mix of methods to match the problem at hand. Expect a combination of talking, reflection, and skill-building aimed at clearer thinking and steadier behavior. She helps people notice patterns, try new responses, and evaluate what works for them.
Her background includes work with adults and children across multiple settings over two decades. That variety informs how she adapts approaches for different life stages and practical stresses. Diane aims to learn alongside the person in front of her as issues are explored.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, stress, and life transitions by shifting what matters most in day-to-day choices.Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening carefully and reflecting what the client says to help them find their own answers. It suits people who want a conversational, supportive setting to sort through relationships, parenting pressures, or grief.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical skills for changing responses. It is often used for depression, anxiety, and managing stress in daily life.
Finding the most useful approach is part of the work. Diane will work with the client to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process lets treatment change as priorities change.
The biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Talk with the therapist about what session length or style will best match schedules and concentration levels so sessions are practical and sustainable.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family problems, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style blends a family systems viewpoint with humanist and spiritual perspectives. She emphasizes clear communication, mutual respect, and collaborative goal-setting.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of counseling experience in multiple settings, working with adults and children over that time.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds LPC and LMFT credentials and practices in Texas with licensure noted as TX LPC and TX LMFT.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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