Therapist profile
Diane Poehlman, LMHC
Florida LMHC - Relationships and Addictions
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- Addictions support
- Relationship concerns
- Mood and coping skills
About Diane
Diane Poehlman is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 30 years of experience. She works with adults facing relationship strain, addiction, mood struggles, parenting challenges, and grief. Diane supports people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and the practical fallout of trauma and loss.
She trained and worked across inpatient and outpatient settings, group homes, foster care, and juvenile justice programs. That background exposed her to a range of life situations and cultural perspectives. Those years of clinical work inform how she listens and responds to everyday problems.
Diane uses clear, goal-focused methods in sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thought patterns and DBT skills to manage strong emotions. She also uses narrative and mindfulness approaches to help people reframe their stories and slow down when life feels overwhelming.
In sessions she helps people identify old patterns that affect current behavior. She works toward practical steps people can try between meetings, and she teaches skills for managing cravings, mood swings, intense anger, or parenting stress. The pace is steady and focused on what makes life more manageable.
People can expect straightforward discussions about problems and options. Diane encourages practical problem solving, skills practice, and attention to how past experiences shape present choices. She aims to help people move past obstacles and make clearer decisions about next steps.
How sessions work
How Diane’s approaches translate to online sessions
Many of Diane’s methods fit well with remote work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing small, practical changes. It helps with anxiety, depression, and managing day-to-day routines. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. Those skills are useful when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships are strained. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotional patterns in close relationships and can guide clearer communication and emotional awareness.Diane treats finding the right approach as a collaboration. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. Adjustments happen over time based on what works in practice rather than sticking to a single method from the start.
The practical benefits of online sessions include easier scheduling and the ability to fit therapy into a busy day. If you need to check in during a lunch break or avoid travel, online options can make that possible. The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current offerings before booking. Diane will help plan a rhythm of sessions and at-home practice that fits everyday life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does she address?
Diane works with addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, parenting strain, and related issues listed in her profile.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior therapy skills, narrative work, and mindfulness. The focus is on practical skills, problem solving, and changing patterns that get in the way.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience in inpatient and outpatient settings, group homes, foster care, and juvenile justice programs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) and practices from Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Ask the provider which formats she is currently offering.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; check fees for your region when you sign up.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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