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Diane Malone Kudolo

Diane Malone Kudolo

LPC Texas

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Calm, practical counseling focused on choices

  • Client-centered listening
  • Skill-based support
  • Relationship focus

About Diane

Diane Malone Kudolo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 19 years of clinical experience. She brings steady listening and practical help to people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, and relationship strain. Diane focuses on meeting people where they are and helping them find clearer choices in daily life.

Her approach centers on what is happening right now and on helping clients name what feels confusing. She uses client-centered principles to listen deeply and offer empathy, respect, and unconditional acceptance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are part of her work when addressing distorted thinking, mood regulation, or coping skills.

Diane also draws on emotionally focused and relationship-based methods to help with intimacy-related issues and relationship patterns. She pays attention to attachment concerns, adoption and foster care dynamics, and blended family challenges when those topics come up. Her background includes support for people navigating career stress, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and life transitions.

Sessions typically involve talking through difficult moments, identifying unhelpful thinking, and practicing small changes that make day-to-day life easier. Diane combines direct skill teaching with open listening so clients can notice what helps and build on it.

She works in Texas and conducts sessions in English. Prospective clients who want to begin are asked to use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How these approaches shape online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. It helps people feel heard and make their own choices about change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety or manage mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run high.

Finding the right approach is often a process. Diane aims to collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit best. She will talk with each person about goals and try small steps to see what feels useful, adjusting the plan as needed.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some methods translate well to remote sessions because they involve skills practice, thought work, and structured exercises that can be done during regular appointments.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Diane help with?

Diane supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related issues, among other concerns listed in her specialties.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is client-centered and empathetic, with an emphasis on listening, genuineness, and helping clients identify choices that improve daily life.

What experience does she bring?

She has 19 years of experience working with high-risk youth and adults and with a range of emotional difficulties including depression, trauma, and anxiety.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed as an LPC and practices in Texas.

In what language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are costs handled?

Session cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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