01 · Who Dianna works with

Dianna works with stress, Anxiety, anger management and self esteem

Dianna lists 16 specialisms and 2 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Dianna chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Dianna's own words

What Dianna says about the work

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

As a licensed therapist in Pennsylvania, I bring over two decades of dedicated experience supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My practice specializes in helping young adults explore life purpose, manage seasonal emotional shifts, and develop resilient coping strategies. I have extensive expertise in addressing stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, and goal setting.

My therapeutic approach is compassionate and tailored, recognizing that each person's journey is unique. I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, develop meaningful insights, and build practical skills for personal growth. Whether you're navigating transitions, experiencing emotional difficulties, or seeking greater self-understanding, I'm committed to walking alongside you with professional guidance and genuine care.

My professional background is rooted in understanding the nuanced emotional landscapes of young adults and individuals seeking purposeful direction. I offer a steady, empathetic presence that honors your individual experience and supports your path toward emotional wellness and personal empowerment.

Dianna M Shaw, on the BetterHelp listing · read 8 Nov 2026

03 · How Dianna works

The 2 approaches Dianna lists, in plain English

These are the clinical methods Dianna lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Dianna'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 Dianna 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.

Narrative Therapy

Treats the story you tell about your life as something that can be examined and retold rather than as the plain facts. Separates the person from the problem - “the anxiety” rather than “your anxiety” - to make room for the parts the current story leaves out.

04 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Dianna 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 Dianna'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 Dianna at this point.

2. Naming Dianna specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Dianna 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 Dianna.

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

4 questions worth asking Dianna

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

• “You list both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Narrative Therapy. Which do you lean on with someone like me?”

  Those two point in different directions - one structured and led by the therapist, the other led by you. The answer tells you what the sessions will actually feel like.

• “How do you decide when someone is ready to work on a traumatic memory itself?”

  Pacing is the biggest safety question in trauma work. A clear, unhurried answer here matters more than any credential.

• “With 24 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

LPC

Licensed in

Pennsylvania

Licence

PA LPC PC004950

Licence number

PC004950

Licence expires

28 Feb 2027

NPI

1235376112

Years in practice

24

Gender

Female

Languages

English

International clients

Not accepted

Listed since

15 May 2026

07 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Dianna'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 8 Nov 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 Dianna. 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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