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Diane Tomlin

Diane Tomlin, LCMHC

North Carolina

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Licensed counselor - Guilt and shame, relationships

  • ACT and CBT methods
  • Grief and trauma support
  • Caregiver stress help

About Diane

Diane Tomlin is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with eight years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and grief and loss. Diane also helps with depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and issues around intimacy and sleep.

She uses practical conversation and goal-focused strategies to address day-to-day struggles. Sessions are guided by the person’s concerns. Diane mixes approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods. She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy when helpful.

In sessions she listens for what’s getting in the way of clearer choices. Then she helps people notice patterns, try different responses, and set small, doable goals. For someone carrying guilt or shame, she offers ways to name those feelings and to test beliefs that keep the feelings stuck.

Diane has experience supporting people with caregiver stress, communication and control issues, coping after disasters, divorce and separation, and domestic violence. She also works with concerns such as forgiveness, isolation, life purpose, panic, and post-traumatic stress.

She provides care in English and does not accept international clients. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

How Diane’s approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions. It is often used for anxiety, guilt, shame, and life changes by helping people clarify values and take committed steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to change how someone feels. It is commonly applied to panic, depression, sleep problems, and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes listening and reflecting so the person’s own goals guide the work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Diane will work collaboratively to figure out which methods suit the person’s goals and preferences. That may mean trying ACT techniques alongside CBT exercises, and adjusting as progress or priorities change.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also allow for different ways of practicing skills between sessions. Licensed professionals can adapt these methods to the online setting while focusing on practical steps and everyday changes.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she work with?

Diane works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting and anger.

How does she approach guilt and shame?

She helps people name guilt or shame, examine the beliefs behind those feelings, and try small behavioral changes to reduce their hold.

What is her background and experience?

She has eight years of professional experience supporting people through a range of concerns including post-traumatic stress, panic, and life transitions.

What credentials and location does she hold?

She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.

In what language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.

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