01 · Who Diane works with

Diane works with stress, Anxiety, relationship issues and parenting issues

Diane lists 9 specialisms and 6 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Diane chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Diane's own words

What Diane says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

As a former award-winning gymnast who overcame a devastating injury, I understand the power of resilience and adaptation. With certifications as a School Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I've helped countless individuals and couples navigate relationship difficulties, uncovering the root causes of stress, anxiety, depression, and panic attacks.

I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns, empowering them to improve their emotional well-being and modify unhelpful behaviors. Combined with mindfulness techniques, this approach fosters meaningful change and personal growth.

My unique blend of physical and emotional expertise has also led to the creation of Body Bingo, a Parents' Choice Gold Award-winning initiative that encourages families to embrace healthier lifestyles.

Drawing from my own experiences, I’ll guide you in discovering your strength and resilience. Together, we’ll develop personalized strategies for living a happier, more fulfilling life-both individually and as a couple.

Diane Cantwell, on the BetterHelp listing · read 9 Oct 2026

03 · How Diane works

The 1 approach Diane lists, in plain English

These are the clinical methods Diane lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Diane's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Diane runs a session.

Cognitive Behavioural TherapyCBT

Structured, present-focused work on the loop between what you think, how you feel and what you then do. Usually means noticing a thought pattern in the room, testing it against evidence, and practising something different between sessions. Among the most heavily researched talking therapies for depression and anxiety.

Also listed

• Hypnotherapy

04 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Diane practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Diane's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Diane at this point.

2. Naming Diane specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Diane is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Diane.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

05 · Before you commit

2 questions worth asking Diane

Built from what Diane actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Diane's - Diane has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

• “With 20 years in, what has changed most in how you work?”

  Long experience is only an advantage if it has been examined. This tends to surface whether it has.

• “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

  On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

06 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LMHC

Licensed in

Florida

Licence

FL LMHC MH8326

Licence number

MH8326

Licence expires

31 Mar 2027

NPI

1225808884

Years in practice

20

Gender

Female

Languages

English

International clients

Not accepted

Listed since

15 May 2026

07 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Diane's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 9 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Diane. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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