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Dianne Dabney

Dianne Dabney

LPC

Therapist · Texas · 5+ years of experience

Practical support for anger and life stressors

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  • Short practical steps
  • Focus on thoughts
  • Relationship skills

About Dianne

Dianne Dabney is an LPC who helps people manage anger, stress, anxiety, and relationship struggles. She focuses on clear, practical steps people can use right away. Her style is direct and supportive for people facing big life changes or hard emotions.

Dianne uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with a mix of other approaches, to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small changes. She teaches skills people can practice between sessions. Sessions often include talking through current problems and planning doable steps forward.

She has five years of counseling experience and works with adults and older adults. Dianne draws on clinical training to explain ideas in simple terms and show how they apply to daily life. She aims to help people feel more in control of their reactions and choices.

Dianne also brings experience with relationship concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, addictions, and mood difficulties including bipolar disorder. She uses tools from Emotionally-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method when relationship work is helpful. Motivational Interviewing and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy also appear in her sessions when needed.

People who want practical guidance and steady support may find her approach fits. She asks questions, listens without judgment, and helps set small goals. To begin, she guides clients through a short matching process and scheduling steps so therapy can fit into their lives.

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

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How Dianne’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's experience so they feel heard and can set goals that matter to them. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort feelings and make choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep a problem going, then tests small changes to reduce distress. It is useful for anger, anxiety, depression, and stress because it breaks big problems into manageable steps.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) contributes skills for managing strong emotions and improving coping, especially when reactions feel overwhelming. DBT skills can include emotion regulation and distress tolerance exercises that people practice between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, try methods that fit, and adjust as needed. This collaborative planning helps ensure the work stays relevant to everyday life.

Session format options are not listed in the provided biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions around work, caregiving, or other commitments. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without needing to travel, making it simpler to keep momentum while working on anger, relationships, or mood challenges.

At a glance

Listed location
Texas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Texas)
LPC · No. 81131
NPI
1821606211

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dianne help with?

Dianne works with a wide range of concerns including anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, addictions, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and client-centered, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a primary tool while blending other methods to teach skills and plan small steps between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of counseling experience working with adults and older adults across a range of life challenges.

What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?

She holds the LPC credential and practices out of Texas.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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