Dianne Gadishaw

Supportive, strengths-based counseling in Florida

LMHC Florida

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Dianne

Dianne Gadishaw is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with three years of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.

Background and approach

She draws on a collaborative outlook that treats each person as the authority on their own life while helping them build on existing strengths to face difficult challenges. Her approach emphasizes empowerment and practical strategies that clients can apply between sessions to make steady progress.

Dianne places value on the courage it takes to pursue meaningful change and aims to create a respectful, empathetic space for that work. She also brings focused experience addressing concerns such as first responder issues, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and polyamory or non-monogamous relationship dynamics.

Clients can expect an encouraging therapist who works alongside them to clarify goals and move toward a more fulfilling way of living.

Therapeutic approaches and online options

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines acceptance strategies with values-based action, supporting people to live a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts or feelings remain present. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relational patterns shape current relationships and emotional responses, and it can help clients build safer, more supported ways of connecting with others.

Dianne approaches treatment as a collaborative process, and finding the right method is part of that work. She will discuss which approaches align with a client's goals, preferences, and needs and adjust the plan as progress unfolds so therapy fits the person rather than the person fitting a single technique.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and ongoing care from different locations. These formats make it easier to integrate therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and choose the communication method that feels most comfortable for each session.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dianne work with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, and also addresses first responder issues, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and polyamory or non-monogamous relationship dynamics.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Dianne emphasizes a collaborative, strengths-based approach that empowers clients to use practical strategies and personal resources to tackle challenges.

What is her professional background?

She is a licensed mental health counselor with three years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She holds a Florida LMHC license with the designation FL LMHC MH20689 and practices from Florida.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and preferences.

How are sessions priced and paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Depression

Additional focus areas

First responder issuesGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingPolyamory / non-monogamous relationships

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English