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Diane Cantwell

Compassionate guidance for practical change

LMHC Florida

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Hypnotherapy
Languages
English
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About Diane

Diane Cantwell is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Background and approach

Drawing on two decades of clinical experience, she combines practical, evidence-informed techniques with a strengths-based outlook to help people cope with anger, career challenges, social anxiety, body image concerns, divorce and separation, and related issues. Diane’s background as a competitive gymnast and her recovery from a serious injury inform a perspective on resilience, adaptation, and goal-focused change.

Her practice often centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop healthier coping strategies, and she also uses hypnotherapy as an adjunctive tool when appropriate.

Diane created the Parents' Choice Gold Award-winning Body Bingo to promote family wellness and applies that same creative energy to therapy, offering tailored plans that integrate coping skills, self-love work, and life-purpose exploration. She aims to collaborate with each person to craft practical steps toward improved well-being and clearer direction.

Online approaches that combine skills and resilience

Many clients benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on noticing and testing thought patterns and learning practical skills to manage anxiety, stress, and relationship challenges. Hypnotherapy can be offered as a complementary method that helps with relaxation, habit change, and accessing motivation for goals such as improved self-esteem or breaking unhelpful patterns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Diane works with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy stays relevant and effective for each person.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules and different communication preferences. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try brief check-ins between sessions, and shape a plan that fits everyday life while using evidence-informed methods like CBT and hypnotherapy.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Diane address in therapy?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting issues along with self-esteem, anger, career worries, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include body image, divorce and separation, forgiveness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is Diane's therapeutic style and approach?
The practice emphasizes practical, skills-based work drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, with hypnotherapy available as an additional technique when suitable.
How long has Diane been practicing?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are Diane's credentials and where is she located?
Diane is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, with the Florida license FL LMHC MH8326 and practices in Florida.
Does Diane offer services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with Diane?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with Diane?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

Family conflictsAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Body imageDivorce and separationForgivenessLife purposeSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Hypnotherapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English