About Diane
Diane DeRuyter is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD. She works to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what is worrying them and begin to make small, practical changes. Diane’s tone is steady and supportive, aimed at someone who is worried and looking for straightforward help.
With nine years of experience, Diane focuses on clear goals and steps that fit day-to-day life.
Background and approach
She listens for what matters to each person and uses therapy methods that match their needs. Sessions are conversational and centered on concrete skills as well as deeper reflection when that feels useful. Diane blends approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy.
That mix lets her work on changing unhelpful habits, improving emotional regulation, and clarifying personal values. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and existential ideas when a client would benefit from them. She has worked with people struggling with addiction, communication problems, panic and social anxiety, smoking or vaping cessation, and life transitions.
Diane also addresses aging and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and issues affecting young adults and veterans when relevant to a person’s situation. Diane practices in New York and holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor.
Sessions are offered in English and are conducted online by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which often helps with anxiety, panic, and addictive behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, listening stance where the therapist reflects what the person says and supports them in finding their own solutions.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Diane will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what actually helps in daily life rather than sticking to one rigid method.
Online therapy with Diane uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills, phone works when bandwidth is limited, live chat or text messaging can be used for brief check-ins or when typing feels easier, and sessions can fit around work, school, or other obligations. These options make it simpler to keep continuity of care and practice new skills between sessions.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
Also listed
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Self esteem
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 9 years
- Licensed
- New York, Colorado
- Languages
- English
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