About Diane
Diane Craft combines practical, goal-minded therapy with a focus on everyday problems. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 25 years of experience who works with adults 18 and older, including seniors. Diane keeps sessions straightforward and respectful and focuses on real-world steps people can take to feel better.
Diane has provided care in inpatient, outpatient, and independent practice settings. She has also taught and supervised counselors working toward licensure.
Background and approach
Earlier in her career she served as a First Responder to the World Trade Center incident and worked with the American Red Cross mental health disaster team. Her main areas of focus include grief, anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, stress, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, anger, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes.
Diane approaches these topics with practical problem solving rooted in cognitive ideas and short-term solution work. Sessions are interactive and positive. Diane listens first, then helps people set clear goals and try steps that can be practiced between meetings.
She avoids labels and meets each person where they are, tailoring treatment to individual needs. People who choose Diane can expect direct conversation, hands-on strategies, and a steady focus on what steps will help next. She aims to make starting therapy feel manageable and to support people as they try changes over time.
How Diane Uses CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
Diane uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT breaks problems into small, manageable steps and teaches practical skills people can practice between sessions. This approach is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify immediate goals and build on what already works. This method looks for strengths and small changes that lead to quick improvements, which can be encouraging for people facing life transitions or grief.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Diane will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, then help decide which methods to try. She adjusts plans over time based on what proves useful in sessions.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between meetings or use brief, flexible communication when schedules are tight. These options aim to make therapy more accessible and adaptable to daily life.
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What this counselor works with
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Also listed
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 25 years
- Licensed
- Colorado
- Languages
- English