Diane J Gores

Diane J Gores, LPC, helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, and life changes find clearer steps forward. She works with worries like depression, low self-esteem, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, and workplace strain. Diane welcomes people who want practical strategies and a steady, nonjudgmental presence while they work through difficult moments.

She earned a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Capella University and holds a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential in Georgia. Diane has about 12 years of combined experience in mental health settings. That background includes supporting people who feel stuck and helping them identify achievable next steps.

Diane draws mainly on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused therapy. She keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented, focusing on what a person can do now to feel better and move forward. Expect clear tools, concrete thinking exercises, and short-term planning alongside empathic listening.

Therapy with Diane is collaborative. She sets practical goals together with each person and checks progress along the way. She is direct when needed and encourages the homework that helps change stick.

If someone wants help with anger, communication problems, trauma, or career and parenting stress, Diane offers guidance to map next steps and build new skills. For international clients and English speakers she can accept sessions; confirm current session options before booking.

How Diane’s approaches translate to online work

Diane uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person’s priorities and strengths. That means sessions start with what matters most to the person and build on their own goals and resources. Client-centered work helps with motivation, self-esteem, and finding direction.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. CBT involves simple exercises and short homework tasks that target anxiety, depression, anger, and workplace stress. These tools are practical and easy to use between sessions.

Solution-focused therapy is part of her toolbox for fast-paced goal setting. This approach narrows in on what will change first and creates small, measurable steps toward that change. It works well when someone wants quick, actionable progress.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Diane will discuss options and tailor methods based on a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She treats therapy as a collaboration and adjusts the plan if something isn’t working.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy life and avoiding travel time. Online work can make it easier to keep consistent appointments and to try short check-ins when needed. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available.