Diane Stapleton, LPC

Diane Stapleton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and depression. She writes simply and listens carefully so clients can say what matters most. Diane aims to make the first step less overwhelming and offers steady support along the way.

She creates a calm space where thoughts and feelings are welcomed without judgment. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage distress and to improve day-to-day functioning. Diane often uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and build different habits of responding.

Her approach also draws on client-centered principles, which means conversations are guided by each person's values and goals. Diane pays attention to life meaning and personal choices, helping people who are wrestling with big questions about purpose or direction. She can also bring in solution-focused techniques to set clear, manageable steps forward.

With more than two decades of professional work, Diane has supported people through major life transitions and difficult losses. She has experience addressing issues that include abandonment, family of origin problems, body image, guilt and shame, and end-of-life concerns. Sessions are scheduled midweek to fit a semi-retired practice rhythm.

Diane conducts sessions in English and offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step connect people to the right appointment time.

Approaches and what online therapy offers

Diane commonly draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of responding. CBT-style work can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when small changes in thinking and behavior make daily life easier.

She also uses client-centered principles that keep the session focused on what the person wants and values. This approach emphasizes listening and collaboration so goals come from the client rather than a set script. Diane may also use solution-focused techniques to identify a clear next step and build momentum toward practical goals.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a team effort. Diane will talk with people about their needs, goals, and preferences and help decide which ideas to try first. Together they adjust the plan over time based on what helps.

Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and more in-depth conversation, while phone sessions can work better when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can be a convenient way to keep momentum between sessions or to fit therapy into a busy day. These options offer flexibility and make it easier to keep therapy consistent with real-life schedules.