Key details
- CredentialsLCPC
- LicenseLCPC, Maryland / LC2282
- NPI1922551456
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMaryland
About
- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Diane
Diane Bahr is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with 15 years of experience. She began therapy after major personal losses and used that work to rebuild her life. She now helps people who are dealing with anger, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, and life changes.
Diane focuses on the thoughts that keep people stuck. She helps clients notice unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more realistic, motivating ideas. That shift often changes how people act and feel day to day. She also supports work-related concerns, self-esteem problems, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and career questions.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented. Diane works with clients to set clear goals and identify small, manageable steps toward them. She uses approaches that encourage active problem solving and direct work on thinking and behavior.
Her background includes fifteen years of clinical practice in Maryland. Diane draws on methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing to address change and commitment challenges. She also uses client-centered and solution-focused techniques to keep sessions focused and actionable.
People who choose Diane are often ready to name what gets in the way and do the work to change it. She aims for straightforward conversations, tools that can be used outside sessions, and progress you can notice. The tone is practical and occasionally light, with room for honest emotion and some moments of relief.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Diane commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing in her work. CBT helps people spot the thoughts that increase anger or anxiety and learn different ways of thinking that lead to calmer choices. Motivational interviewing focuses on the client’s own reasons for change and can be useful when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about making changes.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Diane will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That means discussing what the client wants to change, trying techniques in session, and adjusting the plan based on what helps most.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. It can also allow focus on specific skills and homework between meetings, which fits Diane’s goal-focused style.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Diane helps people dealing with anger, grief, anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, self-esteem and career or relationship concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, goal-focused work that looks at thinking and behavior. Sessions emphasize identifying thinking patterns and making realistic changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with adults on a range of concerns including midlife crises, commitment and control issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Diane holds an LCPC credential in Maryland and practices there.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking to know whether she offers remote or in-person sessions at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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