Diane Stapleton

Diane Stapleton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with 23 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. Diane is described as semi-retired and holds sessions on Wednesdays through Fridays. She conducts work in English and does not accept international clients.

Diane uses a mix of practical approaches in sessions. She draws on client-centered methods to listen and reflect what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) features in her work when patterns of thought and behavior are getting in the way. She also brings existential and Jungian ideas for clients who want to examine meaning, identity, or deeper life questions.

In a typical session she focuses on clear conversation about the concerns at hand. People often talk through what feels stuck, try small experiments, and look at how thoughts affect feelings and choices. Sessions can include short-term problem solving and longer discussions about values and purpose.

Diane has experience supporting people dealing with abandonment, family of origin problems, body image concerns, codependency, guilt and shame, isolation, and issues tied to hospice and end-of-life care. She also notes work with first responder issues, aging and geriatric topics, and impulsivity.

She asks prospective clients to use the site matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin. Fees vary by location and are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How Diane integrates therapy approaches for online work

Diane frequently uses Client-Centered Therapy to guide conversation. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and responding to what the client says so they can clarify values and priorities. It helps when someone feels unsure about next steps or wants a steady space to think out loud.

She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. CBT helps people test practical changes, manage anxiety, and try short experiments to see what works. These methods are useful for stress, depression, and relationship patterns.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Diane will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That can mean combining listening-based work with CBT exercises or trying solution-focused conversations for faster practical steps.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online appointments easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or remove the need to travel. Talk with Diane about what schedule and format would best match everyday life and your goals.