Diane Wells , LPC

Diane Wells is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado who brings a practical, person-focused approach to relationship, family, trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, addictions, and depression work. With 10 years of clinical experience, she combines a warm, interactive style with a respect for each person's life story, believing that narrative perspectives can help people reframe difficult experiences and move toward change.

Her work is rooted in tailoring treatment to individual needs - she listens for the themes that shape family dynamics, communication patterns, and issues like abandonment, codependency, or avoidant tendencies. Diane emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, supporting clients as they develop skills to cope with guilt, shame, aging concerns, and challenges common to young adults and women.

Drawing on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused methods, she adapts interventions to fit each person or family's goals. Diane explains that the LPC credential signifies training and licensure to provide professional counseling, and she aims to make therapy approachable for those seeking practical, respectful support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Many of Diane Wells's approaches translate well to online formats. Narrative Therapy helps clients examine and reframe the stories they tell about themselves - it can be useful for relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, and identity concerns by separating the person from the problem. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration; it supports people who need a respectful, paced environment to explore feelings and improve communication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical coping skills, which can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and addiction-related behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Diane collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit best based on their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing sessions to fit into busy schedules and reach clients who live far from in-person care. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to practice skills between sessions with support from licensed professionals and therapists.