Diane Cullen, LCSW

Licensed in California · 15 years in practice

Diane Cullen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, and big life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 25372 · expires May 2026
NPI: 1144942053 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 15
Languages: English

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About Diane

Diane Cullen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, and big life changes. She keeps sessions direct and approachable so parents and individuals can get clear support without jargon. Diane aims to be nonjudgmental, caring, and practical from the first meeting.

With 15 years of clinical experience, she draws on several therapy styles to match what each person needs. Diane uses client-centered listening to focus on the person's own goals and strengths.

Background and approach

She also works with emotionally focused ideas to help people sort through upsetting feelings and improve close relationships. She brings a background in hospice and end-of-life counseling as well as work with process addictions like gambling, exercise, or pornography. Diane is comfortable addressing seasonal mood shifts and compassion fatigue alongside more common concerns such as sleep problems, self-esteem, and intimacy-related issues.

Sessions are aimed at producing usable tools and clearer thinking rather than lengthy theory talks. Diane emphasizes education, practical resources, and step-by-step planning so people can try small changes between meetings. She also offers straightforward conversations about what is working and what needs adjusting.

Located in California, Diane speaks English and structures care to fit each person’s schedule and goals. She invites questions and uses collaborative planning to set realistic steps toward a more balanced life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Diane lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Grief
Compassion fatigue
Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Approaches Diane names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-centered therapy puts the person’s goals at the center of each session. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people identify strengths they can use to move forward. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on the feelings that show up in relationships and personal patterns, helping people understand and shift painful emotional cycles.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Diane collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. She adjusts plans over time based on how someone is responding and what feels most useful for their goals.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to keep therapy flexible. Video is useful for full conversations and visual connection, phone works well when less bandwidth is available, and chat or messaging can support brief check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules, work breaks, or when travel would be difficult.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Diane address?

She helps people with addictions, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on hospice and end-of-life counseling, process addictions, and seasonal affective disorder.

How would you describe Diane's therapy style?

Her practice blends client-centered listening with emotionally focused work and solution-focused planning. That means sessions center on a person's goals, feelings are explored to find patterns, and practical steps are set between meetings.

What is her clinical background?

She has 15 years of professional experience in clinical work and human services, plus specific experience in hospice and process addiction support.

Where is Diane licensed and located?

She holds an LCSW license in California and practices out of that state.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Diane?

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