Diane Poehlman, LMHC
LMHC guiding change and recovery
- Addictions and recovery
- Relationship and family work
- Trauma and grief support
About Diane Poehlman
Diane Poehlman is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with more than 30 years of clinical experience. Born and raised in upstate New York, she has lived and traveled across many regions of the United States, gaining perspective on diverse cultures, worldviews, and belief systems. This background informs her respectful, person-centered approach as she supports people in creating and living the lives they choose.
Diane has worked across a wide range of care settings, including inpatient and outpatient programs, group homes, foster care, juvenile justice, and with clients facing dual diagnoses and other mental health challenges. She brings practical experience addressing addictions, LGBT concerns, depression, bipolar disorder, anger, self-esteem, anxiety, grief and loss, and family and relationship difficulties.
Believing that everyone deserves contentment and self-acceptance, Diane views therapy as a means to remove roadblocks and resolve issues that impede forward movement. She helps clients explore past experiences that influence present functioning, and supports them in letting go or creating new ways of being that better serve their journey. Diane utilizes cognitive behavioral strategies and reality-based techniques, teaches practical tools to reach goals, emphasizes solution-focused work, and maintains a positive, goal-oriented focus throughout the process.
Diane has worked across a wide range of care settings, including inpatient and outpatient programs, group homes, foster care, juvenile justice, and with clients facing dual diagnoses and other mental health challenges. She brings practical experience addressing addictions, LGBT concerns, depression, bipolar disorder, anger, self-esteem, anxiety, grief and loss, and family and relationship difficulties.
Believing that everyone deserves contentment and self-acceptance, Diane views therapy as a means to remove roadblocks and resolve issues that impede forward movement. She helps clients explore past experiences that influence present functioning, and supports them in letting go or creating new ways of being that better serve their journey. Diane utilizes cognitive behavioral strategies and reality-based techniques, teaches practical tools to reach goals, emphasizes solution-focused work, and maintains a positive, goal-oriented focus throughout the process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Diane Poehlman have?
Diane Poehlman has 30 years of experience.
Is Diane Poehlman a licensed therapist?
Yes. Diane Poehlman holds the credential LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: FL LMHC MH5868.
In which languages does Diane Poehlman provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Diane Poehlman located?
Diane Poehlman is located in Florida.
How can I work with Diane Poehlman as my therapist?
You can work with Diane Poehlman through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Diane Poehlman work with international clients?
Yes, Diane Poehlman works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Diane Poehlman cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches for Online Therapy and Emotional Growth
Diane frequently draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-based, often useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. She also incorporates dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - tools that can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Diane works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts methods over time so the work fits the client rather than forcing a single model.
Online therapy with Diane is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and access easier for people with busy lives or geographic constraints. These options allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and tailor contact to what feels most effective for the individual.