Therapist profile
Diane Henning, LCPC
LCPC in Illinois - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting support
- Trauma and grief
About Diane
Diane Henning is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 15 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, grief, parenting strains, relationship friction, and LGBT issues. Diane also supports people coping with trauma, compassion fatigue, bipolar mood challenges, and major life changes.
Her approach centers on the person in front of her. Sessions use practical, skills-based methods alongside listening and reflection. Diane draws on cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, mindfulness, and client-centered ways of working. She also incorporates elements of dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing when they fit the situation.
In sessions she helps people name what matters, notice patterns that no longer work, and try small changes that make daily life more manageable. Conversations often include strategies for stress reduction, clearer communication, handling grief, and dealing with workplace or caregiver strain. She also addresses attachment, abandonment, and challenges tied to adoption or foster care.
Diane brings experience with a broad range of concerns including chronic illness and pain, aging and caregiver stress, codependency, kink and alternative sexual culture, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters. Her background includes work with people affected by cancer, comorbidity, and disruptive mood challenges.
Sessions are offered in English and based in Illinois. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details when they first reach out.
How sessions work
How Diane uses evidence-based approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small committed steps toward those values while learning to notice difficult thoughts. This approach can help when life changes or parenting demands feel overwhelming.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. It tends to include short exercises and practical tools you can use between sessions.
Mindfulness practices are used to help ground attention and reduce reactivity. These can be brief exercises for handling intense moments, caregiver strain, or grief reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Diane will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, situation, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time based on what helps most.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep steady progress while balancing family, work, and caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she work with that affect home life?
Diane works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship problems, grief, and family-related issues listed in her profile.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses practical skills and listening. Approaches include CBT, ACT, mindfulness, client-centered methods, DBT elements, and motivational interviewing as appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience providing counseling and supports for a wide range of life challenges.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an Illinois LCPC and practices from Illinois.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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