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Diane Henning, LCPC

Illinois

LCPC in Illinois - Stress and Mood Concerns

CBT based strategies
Mindfulness skills
Emotion regulation

About Diane

Diane Henning is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 15 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and trauma. She also supports those dealing with relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, and identity questions related to LGBT issues.

Diane uses straightforward, skills-based methods to help people notice patterns that cause distress. Sessions often focus on thoughts, habits, and small behavioral changes that make daily life easier. She mixes practical strategies with mindful attention to emotions so clients can try different ways of responding to hard situations.

Many clients begin by working on immediate coping skills for overwhelming feelings. Over time the focus can shift to communication, boundaries, or returning to valued activities. Diane uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered techniques to structure sessions and set achievable goals.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. This combination is used to address complex problems like co-occurring mood issues, chronic health stress, or codependency patterns.

Diane emphasizes clear steps and regular check-ins so progress is visible. People who prefer practical, structured sessions that include skills practice and brief homework often find this approach helpful. To begin, readers are asked to confirm current session options before booking.

How Diane’s approaches work for online sessions

Diane commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It helps with anxiety, depression, and problem habits by breaking big problems into specific, manageable steps. ACT emphasizes values and committed action while teaching simple mindfulness skills to reduce getting stuck on painful thoughts.

She also uses client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on what matters to each person. Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist and client discuss goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what works and what feels doable in day-to-day life.

Confirm the session formats Diane offers before booking so you know how meetings will be held. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks or reduce travel time, and they can allow focused check-ins or skill practice without needing a long commute. Talk with her about scheduling, session length, and any practical needs so appointments fit your routine and goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions LGBT Trauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness Life purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Illinois

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address most often?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and LGBT related concerns, as well as relationship, parenting, and grief issues.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and skills-focused, using CBT, ACT, client-centered methods, DBT skills, and mindfulness to teach thinking and behavior changes.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience as a clinician supporting people through complex life challenges and mood concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - practicing in Illinois.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Confirm current session options before booking to be sure which formats are offered for initial and follow-up appointments.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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