- Strengths focused
- Practical goals
- Supportive presence
About Dianne
Dianne Gadishaw is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with three years of professional experience. She frames therapy around each person's own story and strengths. She aims to support people who are ready to take steps toward greater wellbeing and daily functioning.
Her work focuses on common but heavy concerns like stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. She also helps people dealing with trauma and abuse and those facing family conflict. Additional areas of focus include first responder issues, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and polyamory or non-monogamous relationship questions.
Dianne draws on several approaches to shape sessions to each person. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to center the person’s experience and create a respectful space. She also uses cognitive and emotion-focused tools to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding.
In practical terms sessions involve talking through current problems, identifying small changes, and building on strengths you already have. She emphasizes collaboration and clear goals so people leave sessions with next steps they can actually try.
Her style is straightforward and supportive. If you want a counselor who listens closely and helps you set realistic goals, she may be a good fit. If you’re unsure, a short intake can clarify whether her approach matches your needs.
How these approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely to the person and honoring their perspective. It aims to make the person feel understood and supported while they decide what changes matter most. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then commit to actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and managing difficult emotions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people try new ways of connecting and responding in important relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying different techniques over time and adjusting what’s most helpful.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also help people who want to meet with a licensed professional in Florida while they are in other locations. If you prefer a particular setup, mention it during the matching questionnaire so scheduling can reflect your needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, and family conflict. She also works with first responder issues, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and polyamory or non-monogamous relationship matters.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style centers the person’s experience and builds on strengths. She aims for clear goals and practical next steps each session.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional counseling experience and practices as a licensed mental health counselor.
What credential and location are listed?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and works from that state.
Can people who live outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy match?
Click 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.