Diane Poehlman
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Florida therapists accepting new clients
Dr. Jo Ann LeePsychologist · 30 years experienceLGBT · Anger management · Coping with life changesWork with Jo
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About Diane
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and have more than 30 years of experience. I was born and raised in upstate New York but have traveled and lived in many areas of the United States which has allowed me to learn about different cultures, world views and belief systems. I love working with people and supporting and assisting folks to create and live the life they choose. I have worked in inpatient and outpatient settings, group homes, foster care, juvenile justice clients, dual diagnoses and mental health clients.
I believe that everyone deserves to live a life of contentment and self acceptance. To that end, therapy can be very helpful in removing roadblocks and resolving issues that keep us from moving ahead in our lives. I have experience with addressing addictions, LGBT issues, depression, Bi-polar Disorder, anger, self esteem, anxiety, grief and loss, family and relationship issues.
It is helpful to identify issues from the past that may effect how we function in the present, let go and/or create a way of being and looking at the world so that it supports our life journey.
I utilize cognitive behavior as well as reality therapy, teach the tools needed to reach goals, look for solutions and stay focused on the positive.
What Diane helps with
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Diane works
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Diane Poehlman is a wonderful therapist. She is warm, kind, thoughtful, respectful, nonjudgmental, wise, empathic, caring and a great listener. She has been on my journey with me through a change from a full time law practice to part-time remote practice, a move to a new state with a totally different environment, a divorce from my husband and meeting a new man and beginning a new serious relationship. Diane has helped me deal with past traumas and understanding patterns in my relationships.. The changes in my mood and circumstances are drastically different than when I met Diane 3 years ago. She's been a real cheerleader; something I've needed. I recommend Diane very highly., She has been a Godsend. I feel grateful that I met Diane through Better Help and I am happy to have her in m life.”
- “Wonderful person who holds you accountable and doesn't let you get away with non answers or hedging, you feel comfortable and able to open up.”
- “I was particularly a problem for any therapist because I was uncertain about what I desired. <br /> Diane is a great listener-she helped me become aware of what I wanted/needed!”
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- “I feel very comfortable in my therapy sesssions with Diane and feel she has my best interests at heart. Five stars :).”
- “Diane Poehlman is a wonderful therapist. She is warm, kind, thoughtful, respectful, nonjudgmental, wise, caring, a great listener and much more. She has been tremendously helpful to me for the past 3 years. I look forward our sessions. My life has changed drastically since I first met Diane and she has been helpful throughout, listening to my concerns and making helpful comments I doubt that I would be in such happy place now had it not been for Diane's help. As I have said before, Diane has been a God send. I feel lucky to have met her and to have her in my life.”
- “She listens. She never judges although does give constructive advise or guidance when it's needed. Always friendly.”
- “She’s right to the point and I appreciate that. She’s very helpful and I would recommend her for sure!”
- “Diane Poehlman is a wonderful therapist. She is warm, kind, thoughtful, non-judgmental, wise, intelligent, experienced, caring, a great listener and much more. She has been incredibly helpful during a time of significant transition. She's helped me deal with past traumas and present circumstances, and continues to do so. Diane has supported me while I have made some drastic changes in my life. She has been a cheerleader when needed and she's called me out when necessary. I recommend Diane highly. She has been a "God send." I'm fortunate to have her "in my corner" during this part of my journey through life. I'm grateful and thankful to Better Help for introducing me to Diane.”
- “She's a great listener and even if I talk on and on, she still reacts to what your saying making sure that I know she's still there. Great listener, Great therapist!”
- “She listens, empathetic and provides attainable goals and methods to improve mental health.”
- “Thank you for you”
- “Very professional and knowledgeable about different issues and able to help with multiple methods to try and help with said issues”
- “Diane Poehlman is a fantastic therapist. She is warm, kind, thoughtful, respectful, nonjudgmental, wise, empathic, caring, a great listener and so much more. Her help this past year has been immeasurable. My mood and circumstances have gone from unhappiness to happiness. Diane helped me deal with past traumas and current circumstances. Without her help, I don't think I'd be where I am now! I recommend her highly. She has been a God send. I feel so lucky to have met her and to have her in my life..”
- “Diane is an amazing therapist. Looking forward to more sessions with her!”
- “I had my first session today with Diane. I was glad i finally decided to chat with someone about my problems. She made me feel relaxed and was okay to open up to her. I am looking forward to continuing my therapy with her.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.