Licensed clinical social worker recordTennessee

Diane Witmer, LCSW

Tennessee

Licensed clinical social worker - stress and trauma

Credentials check

Credentials: LCSW
Licensed in Tennessee: LCSW, licence 7058
Licensed in Virginia: LCSW, licence 0904011127
Licensed in New York: LCSW, licence 088174
NPI: 1033771225
Experience: 15 years
Languages: English
Location: Tennessee

These details come from information Diane supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

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Stress and anxiety
Trauma and grief
CBT and ACT methods

About Diane

Diane Witmer is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and Tennessee with 15 years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression. Diane presents as a practical clinician who helps people manage day-to-day pressures and emotional pain.

She uses straightforward conversation and active listening to help people sort through what’s happening now. Sessions often include identifying patterns that keep problems going and trying small experiments to see what changes. Diane draws on methods that encourage new ways of thinking and responding when old habits no longer work.

Her work also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, adoption and foster care, caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, and body image. She collaborates with clients on issues tied to relationships and commitment, communication problems, blended family dynamics, and coping after disasters.

Over 15 years she has used a mix of approaches to fit different problems. That includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to address thoughts and behaviors, plus Attachment-Based and Client-Centered techniques for relationship and emotional work. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.

Diane practices in Tennessee and works in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the site.

BHow sessions work

Approaches used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thinking and focus on actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress when people feel stuck in avoidance or worry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change patterns contributing to distress. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful habits. Attachment-Based Therapy concentrates on how past and current relationships shape feelings and behavior and can help with attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and relationship-related stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Diane will collaborate with the client to choose which methods to try based on current needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include trying a strategy for a few sessions and adjusting if it doesn’t fit.

Confirm the available session formats before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit care into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow people to use audio-only or lower-bandwidth options if that better fits their schedule or surroundings. Licensed professionals can discuss practical details when scheduling to match sessions to everyday routines and goals.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issues Attachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Tennessee, Virginia, New York

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

Diane focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression. She also works with issues like abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and body image.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses plain, practical conversation and active listening to identify patterns and try small changes. Sessions combine problem-solving with emotion-focused work as needed.

How much experience does she have?

She has 15 years of clinical experience working with adult concerns across a range of issues. That experience informs a range of approaches she may use in sessions.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

Diane is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and Tennessee. She practices in Tennessee.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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