Diane Cullen, LCSW

Diane Cullen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 15 years of experience in clinical and human services work. She brings a resourceful and motivated approach to therapy, combining professional knowledge with an approachable, non-judgmental manner. Diane aims to offer practical education, relevant resources, and compassionate support so clients can move toward more balanced and fulfilling lives.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including addictions, grief, compassion fatigue, stress and anxiety, LGBT issues, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem challenges, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on hospice and end-of-life counseling, process addictions such as porn, exercise, and gambling, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Diane emphasizes positive regard, respect, honesty, and caring while helping clients examine the emotional experiences connected to life and mental health challenges. She works collaboratively to create comprehensive therapy and treatment plans and invites prospective clients to reach out with questions or concerns as a first step toward change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Diane Cullen draws on client-centered therapy and emotionally-focused therapy to guide her online work. Client-centered therapy centers on the individual's experience, offering empathy and unconditional positive regard so clients can explore their needs and values and build self-understanding; it is useful for stress, self-esteem concerns, and coping with life changes. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) focuses on understanding and reshaping emotional responses within relationships, helping people address attachment patterns and improve intimacy and communication.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Diane works with each person to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, and she adapts the plan as work unfolds so therapy remains responsive and practical.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent care around work and life schedules. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to offer flexibility in how sessions happen, support continuity of care during transitions, and make it simpler for clients to connect when and where it fits their needs.