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Diane Langston-Schicker

Diane Langston-Schicker

Florida

Calm, experienced therapist who values practical change

  • 27 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, Florida · MT1622
NPI
1437495413
Based in
Florida
  • 27 years experience
  • Focus on sleep
  • Works in English

About Diane

Diane Langston-Schicker is a Florida licensed marriage and family therapist with 27 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, and the stresses of everyday life. Diane aims to make therapy approachable and practical for those looking for clearer coping steps and emotional support.

She guides clients through trauma recovery, stress management, and life transitions with a calm, steady style. Diane helps people untangle communication problems and social anxiety so they can feel more connected and confident. She pays attention to how past attachments and current patterns shape daily reactions.

Diane uses a mix of approaches depending on each person’s needs. She draws on client-centered work to prioritize the person’s goals, cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and attachment-based perspectives to understand relationship patterns. EMDR is also part of her toolkit for addressing traumatic memories when appropriate.

Her practice emphasizes building self-compassion and practical skills. Sessions focus on concrete steps people can use between appointments, such as new coping strategies and communication habits. Diane encourages realistic goals and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

She also pays attention to sleep and rest as part of overall wellbeing, helping people spot habits that interfere with better sleep. Diane accepts clients internationally and conducts her practice in English.

How these approaches guide online work

Attachment-based therapy looks at how early bonds shape present-day feelings and relationships. It helps people notice patterns in closeness, trust, and emotional response so they can try new ways of connecting. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It’s often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep-related habits by teaching practical tools and skills.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, personal preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s needs and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make therapy fit into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people practice new communication habits between appointments and focus on sleep routines and stress management in real-life contexts. Licensed professionals can tailor sessions to home routines, work schedules, and parenting demands so that therapeutic work fits everyday life without promising a particular service.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Imago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

27+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Diane often address?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Her work also includes trauma, addiction-related concerns, grief, and sleep difficulties.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is compassionate and practical. Sessions aim to build coping skills, improve communication, and set achievable goals.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She brings 27 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and life issues. That background shapes a steady, informed approach to care.

What credential and location apply to her practice?

She is a Florida licensed marriage and family therapist, listed as LMFT, and practices from Florida.

Which languages are offered for appointments?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How does someone begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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