Profile / United States
Diane Tomlin, LCMHC
North Carolina
LCMHC - Stress and anxiety focus
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-centered work
About Diane
Diane Tomlin is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with eight years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family problems, grief, and depression. Diane also works with issues around addiction, trauma and abuse, intimacy, and sleep difficulties.
Diane uses structured, practical approaches in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered techniques to support clearer values and steady progress.
In a typical session she talks through current problems, identifies patterns that keep those problems going, and suggests small behavioral experiments to test new ways of coping. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused questions help when someone feels stuck or unsure what step to take next. Diane describes progress as gradual and built from repeated small changes.
She pays attention to caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, and the fallout from disasters or domestic violence. Diane also helps people dealing with divorce, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose. Work on panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and recovery after sexual assault is part of her practice.
Sessions are presented plainly and with respect. Diane asks about your priorities, clarifies goals, and checks that suggested tools fit your daily life. To start, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Diane applies structured approaches to online work
Diane commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve mood. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking actions that align with those values, which can help with guilt, shame, and life purpose questions.She also brings a client-centered stance that emphasizes listening and following what the person says matters most. Finding the right approach is part of the process; she will work with the client to decide what methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. This is a collaborative decision that can change as therapy proceeds.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or phone conversations when video is difficult. These practical adjustments are discussed when arranging the first appointment to align therapy with everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, relationships, family problems, grief, depression, and addictions. She also addresses trauma, intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting stress, and career concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions include practical exercises and small experiments to see what changes help.
What is her background and experience?
She holds an LCMHC credential and has eight years of experience working with a range of mental health concerns. Her practice includes work on trauma, panic, and recovery after sexual assault.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in North Carolina as an LCMHC. Sessions are offered from her North Carolina practice.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted. Her practice serves people located in North Carolina.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking by using the matching process. The profile asks you to complete a short questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the subscription details during the sign-up steps for exact pricing.
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