Diane Stapleton

Diane Stapleton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. She speaks plainly and keeps sessions focused on everyday concerns. Diane aims to make the first steps easier for people who want a more fulfilling life.

Diane uses a calm, accepting approach so clients can talk without feeling judged. She draws on 23 years of professional experience and a range of therapy methods to find what works in each meeting. Her background includes support for issues such as abandonment, codependency, body image, and isolation or loneliness.

In sessions she brings together client-centered listening with practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy. She also integrates ideas from existential and Jungian perspectives when clients want to explore meaning and personal identity. Solution-focused techniques help set concrete steps for change.

Diane works part time and conducts sessions on Wednesdays through Fridays. She is currently semi-retired and structures her practice to match that schedule. People seeking help with grief, hospice and end-of-life concerns, or communication problems often find focused, respectful time to address those topics.

Her work is grounded in a straightforward, human approach: listen first, name what matters, and build small, doable steps forward. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

Approaches that guide online conversations

Diane blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy to help people make sense of feelings and try new ways of coping. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and acceptance so the client feels heard and can explore difficult topics. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.

She also uses solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals and create concrete next steps. These methods are useful when someone wants a clear plan to move forward or address immediate problems. Diane sees finding the right approach as a team effort and will work with each person to choose what fits their needs and goals.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking since current options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for consistent weekly check-ins. Some formats require less bandwidth or work well as shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. The therapist will help tailor the way of meeting to your routine and what you want to achieve.