Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Diane works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Oklahoma
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Diane
Diane Bates is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oklahoma who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She keeps language simple and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. Diane offers a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through what’s going on.
She listens first, then helps people name patterns that cause distress. Sessions are conversational and focused on real-life problems and solutions.
Background and approach
Her approach mixes client-centered care with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work. That means Diane helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, test them in everyday life, and build small habits that make a difference. She also uses trauma-focused ideas when past events keep affecting day-to-day life.
Diane draws on five years of experience as an LPC to guide people toward clearer thinking and steadier moods. She practices in a straightforward way, offering coping skills for panic, impulsivity, and overwhelming anger. She also addresses issues like communication problems, codependency, caregiver stress, and body image.
People often come for help with loneliness, life purpose, and managing control issues. Diane helps set realistic goals and tracks progress with simple steps. Her style is practical, respectful, and aimed at helping people feel more capable in daily life.
What Diane works with
Everything Diane lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Diane's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Diane lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Diane brings therapy online using practical tools
Diane often blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience to create a respectful space for change. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches specific techniques to challenge negative thoughts and build coping skills for issues like anxiety, anger, and panic.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Diane works with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. Together they review what helps, adjust strategies, and track progress so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video calls let people use visual cues for a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, quick coping reminders, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and keep work moving forward.
Questions people ask about Diane
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Diane supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as panic attacks, mood disorders, and isolation.
What is her style in sessions?
She offers a warm, nonjudgmental approach that emphasizes clear listening and practical strategies people can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Diane holds the LPC credential and practices in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote work.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's listed availability.