Diane Cullen , LCSW

Diane Cullen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in the Los Angeles area of California with 15 years of clinical experience. She brings a warm, approachable style combined with a resourceful and informed approach to care, aiming to meet people where they are and support them through a range of life challenges and mental health concerns.

Diane works with issues including addictions and process addictions, grief and hospice or end-of-life counseling, compassion fatigue, stress and anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, depression, seasonal affective disorder, and coping with life changes. She also addresses specific focuses such as process addictions - including porn, exercise, and gambling - and care related to end-of-life situations.

As a clinician she emphasizes positive regard, respect, honesty, and caring, and she aims to bring education, relevant resources, hope, and comfort into the therapeutic process. Diane creates individualized therapy and treatment plans and collaborates with each person to examine the emotional experiences behind challenging symptoms. She invites questions and conversation about therapy and available options for support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Diane draws from several therapeutic approaches to tailor work to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client's own strengths - it helps people build self-trust, improve self-esteem, and navigate personal change. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on understanding and processing emotions in the context of relationships - it can support people coping with intimacy issues, grief, and interpersonal stress. Jungian Therapy explores personal meaning, patterns, and symbols - it can be useful for those seeking insight into identity, life transitions, and underlying emotional themes.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Diane collaborates with each person to identify which methods best match their goals, preferences, and situation, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative orientation ensures the work fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and additional contact can occur through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from home, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions, while working with licensed professionals and therapists who guide the process.