Licensed Resident in Counseling
You may be someone who holds a lot together for everyone else while quietly feeling overwhelmed inside. Perhaps your mind rarely slows down, relationships feel exhausting, or you’ve lost connection with yourself beneath anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or survival mode. Reaching out for support takes courage. My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and safe to explore your experiences without pressure to have everything figured out.
Clinical Focus
I provide counseling for individuals ages 17 and up, online and in person, throughout Virginia. I work with clients navigating experiences such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma recovery, grief, loss, intrusive thoughts, OCD, self-esteem struggles, boundary challenges, codependency, disordered eating, life transitions, and identity exploration.
Clinical Approach
My approach is holistic, relational, and grounded in genuine connection. I value authenticity, cultural sensitivity, and creating a space where you feel safe, seen, and respected. I integrate insight, self-awareness, and practical tools to help clients create meaningful and lasting change.
Background
I earned my M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and am a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). I bring over 19 years of experience across healthcare, dental, and mental health settings. Outside of counseling, I value spending time with family and friends and slowing down in nature with my two dogs, Georgia and Ruby.
If you are considering therapy, please know you are worthy of support and healing. If you feel drawn to reach out, I am here to support you on your journey.
To schedule an appointment with Diane, contact her at:
diane@freespiritonline.org or
757-260-9333.
**SPECIAL NOTE Resident Sessions: As a Licensed Resident in Counseling, Diane is in-network with the following commercial/Medicare plans: Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, and Sentara Health Plans and the following Medicaid Plans: Aetna Better Health, Anthem Healthkeepers+, Humana Healthy Horizons, Sentara Community Plan, and United Healthcare Community Plan. She is also able to see those not on these insurances for a sliding scale, negotiable fee.
Diane works directly under the supervision of clinical supervisor Dr. Jill Nardin at:
jill@freespiritonline.org or
757-204-1866.