About Diane
Diane DeRuyter helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, and life changes. She offers straightforward support for concerns such as ADHD, LGBT issues, and challenges that often come with young adulthood. Diane is a licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - and also holds an LPC credential.
She practices in New York and uses a calm, down-to-earth approach. In sessions Diane aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where feelings can be named and talked about.
Background and approach
She encourages small steps and practical strategies so clients can try new ways of coping between meetings. Diane works with each person at their own pace and focuses on what matters most to them. Her methods draw from several evidence-informed approaches.
Diane uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and build different habits. She also applies Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients accept difficult emotions while moving toward their values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered when stronger emotion regulation or distress tolerance tools are helpful.
Over nine years of practice, Diane has supported people facing addiction, communication problems, panic and phobias, and issues tied to aging or neurodiversity. She balances practical skill-building with conversations about meaning and purpose. The overall goal is clearer thinking, steadier emotions, and better day-to-day functioning.
People who reach out can expect a collaborative tone and clear suggestions. Diane emphasizes realistic goals and practical homework. She helps clients track progress and adjust the plan as needed.
How Diane's approaches work online
Diane uses a mix of practical therapies that translate well to online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which often involves short exercises and between-session practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people make room for difficult feelings while clarifying the values that guide action, useful when coping with anxiety or life transitions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills for people who need clear, step-by-step tools.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Diane will work together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts techniques as progress is made. The tone is collaborative, and choices about methods are based on what’s most helpful for the individual.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing for worksheets, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits quick check-ins or brief focused work, and text-based messaging can support ongoing coaching or journaling between scheduled meetings. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and continue work even when in-person visits are difficult.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
Also works with
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- LGBT
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Self esteem
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 9 years
- Licensed
- New York, Colorado
- Languages
- English