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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
About Diane
Diane Malone Kudolo, LPC, is licensed in Texas and has 19 years of clinical experience. She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and other life challenges. Her practice description emphasizes practical goals and present-moment work.
Diane centers sessions on the here-and-now. She helps people identify thoughts that get in the way and challenges faulty thinking. She supports clients in getting in touch with themselves and making choices that aim to improve daily life.
Her approach uses listening skills, genuineness, empathy, unconditional acceptance, and respect in the therapeutic relationship. Diane combines client-centered methods with tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when useful. She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and elements of the Gottman Method for relationship concerns.
Clients come for a range of issues including parenting strain, adoption and foster care matters, blended family concerns, attachment issues, codependency, hoarding, eating issues, intimacy-related problems, bipolar mood concerns, and career stress. She also addresses compassion fatigue and ADHD related struggles.
Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. Diane aims to make what feels unknown more understandable and to support decisions that lead to better quality of life. The tone is direct and problem-focused, with an emphasis on skills and self-awareness.
To start, someone would complete the preliminary matching steps and schedule a first appointment to review goals and expectations.
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Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the relationship and listening. The therapist reflects what a person says, helps them notice feelings, and supports personal choice. This approach can help with self-esteem, grief, and making clearer decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses straightforward tools to identify unhelpful thinking and test alternatives, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping skills.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Those techniques are often used for intense emotions, anger, or problems with impulse control.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals and preferences and help select methods that fit a person's needs. This happens collaboratively during early sessions and can be adjusted over time.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday or a lunch break, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches so the work stays focused and practical across different session arrangements.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
Diane works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and related concerns such as parenting strain, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, and codependency.
What is her therapeutic style?
She emphasizes here-and-now goals, listening, genuineness, and challenging unhelpful thinking. Practical skills and increased self-awareness are common parts of sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience working with a variety of concerns and populations.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She holds an LPC license in Texas and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
What are the session formats?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the available biography.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.