Diane DeRuyter, LMHC, LPC

Diane DeRuyter is a New York based therapist who brings nine years of clinical experience to her work supporting people through stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, and life transitions. She is credentialed as an LMHC and an LPC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor - and draws on that training to offer practical, compassionate care tailored to each person. Diane cultivates an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely, and she partners with clients to identify goals and develop steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Diane works collaboratively with individuals across a range of concerns, including self-esteem, LGBTQ issues, family dynamics, ADHD, and coping with aging or neurodiversity. She emphasizes empowerment and practical skills, helping clients build strategies for managing stress, reducing panic, addressing substance use, and improving communication. Seeking change can take courage, and Diane aims to be a steady, supportive presence as clients take those first steps toward growth and well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Diane commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and develop psychological flexibility so they can act in line with their values even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building concrete skills to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change behavior.

She also uses client-centered techniques that emphasize empathy and collaboration, creating space for clients to guide the pace and focus of sessions. Finding the right approach is part of the process - Diane works together with each client to choose and adapt methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences so therapy feels useful and manageable.

Online therapy with Diane is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and differing comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or on the go, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and choose the format that best supports progress.