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Dianne Dabney

Calm, practical counseling for everyday struggles

LPC Texas

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger
Approaches
Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Dianne

Dianne Dabney is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She speaks plainly and aims to give practical tools people can use right away.

Background and approach

Her style is direct and warm, and she invites clients to set clear goals for therapy. She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses.

Dianne also draws on Client-Centered and Emotionally-Focused approaches to prioritize each person’s experience and build stronger emotional understanding. The Gottman Method is part of her toolkit when work centers on improving communication and connection.

Dianne has five years of clinical experience and holds the LPC credential. She works with adults on a wide range of concerns including coping with life changes, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and issues with self-esteem and intimacy.

She also addresses ADHD, bipolar-related concerns, and caregiver stress. Sessions emphasize practical skills - breathing and grounding strategies, behavior experiments, and clearer communication practices.

Dianne explains techniques, models them when helpful, and gives simple homework to practice between sessions. Her approach is collaborative: she checks in about what’s working and adjusts plans based on progress.

People who prefer a straightforward, skill-focused style may find her approach helpful for navigating both immediate problems and longer-term patterns.

How her approaches work online and in session

Dianne commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT often includes simple exercises that can be practiced between sessions to reduce anxiety and shift mood. She also uses the Gottman Method when communication and connection are central concerns, focusing on clear interaction habits and practical ways to improve mutual understanding.

Choosing the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will listen to your goals and suggest methods that match your needs. Sessions are collaborative, so adjustments are made over time based on what helps most and what feels comfortable for the client.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let you use visual cues and work through exercises in real time. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth or camera use is a problem, and live chat or text messaging are useful for brief check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines while keeping regular momentum toward your goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?
Dianne works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and relationship or intimacy-related issues among other concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using clear skills training and conversation to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed in

Texas

Languages

English