Diane Henning

Diane Henning is a licensed clinical professional counselor with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. She creates a calm, accepting space where people can talk honestly about what feels hard. Diane aims to make therapy approachable and practical for everyday life.

Her work focuses on the whole person. She listens for values, relationship patterns, and what gets in the way of feeling steady. Diane uses Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to tailor each plan to a person's needs.

Sessions often involve learning clear skills to handle intense emotions and working through painful memories at a pace that feels manageable. Diane also helps with problems like addiction, grief, parenting strain, career stress, and identity questions related to being LGBT. She pays attention to issues such as attachment, codependency, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.

People who choose Diane can expect a direct but compassionate style. She supports stronger communication, healthier boundaries, and practical ways to cope with life changes. Her goal is to help people build routines and strategies that work outside the therapy room.

Diane practices in Illinois as an LCPC and works with each person to shape goals and next steps. If you want straightforward guidance and steady support while you heal, she offers an experienced, down-to-earth approach.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on helping people process distressing memories and reduce the way past events control daily life. It usually moves at a careful pace and includes grounding and coping strategies to manage strong emotions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take small steps toward a meaningful life, even when painful thoughts or feelings appear.

Diane uses these approaches along with client-centered listening to help figure out what fits. Finding the right method is part of the work together. She will talk with clients about goals, tolerances, and preferences, and then shape the plan collaboratively rather than promising one fixed route.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling, fewer travel demands, and the ability to fit sessions into busy days. Many people find short check-ins work well during a lunch break, while longer sessions help when doing deeper trauma work. The therapist biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. In all cases, the focus is on making therapy usable in everyday life and helping clients practice skills between sessions.