Diane Stapleton, LPC

Diane Stapleton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado who focuses on midlife challenges, stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and depression. She keeps the first meetings simple and practical so people can decide if the fit feels right. Diane offers calm, steady support as someone who values openness and nonjudgmental conversation.

She encourages clients to name their priorities and to set small, manageable goals. Sessions are conversational and down-to-earth. Diane uses clear feedback and collaborative problem solving to help people reduce overwhelm and find forward motion.

Her work draws on a mix of approaches so the tools match each person’s needs. She uses client-centered listening to follow what matters most, cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and solution-focused methods to build quick, practical steps. Jungian and existential ideas also inform longer-term reflection when that fits the person’s goals.

Diane’s style is steady and direct, aimed at helping people feel understood and more capable. She asks questions, offers observations, and supports experiments that test new ways of coping. The emphasis is on usable changes rather than lengthy theory.

With more than two decades of professional experience and a Colorado LPC credential, Diane sees midlife transitions and other life changes as moments where fresh choices are possible. She schedules sessions midweek and late-week; prospective clients should confirm current session days and times before booking.

Approach-driven online care that fits your life

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. The therapist gives space for someone to talk through feelings and priorities, which can help when life feels confusing or stuck.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It teaches practical skills to test and change unhelpful thinking and to build new habits for managing anxiety, low mood or stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made based on what is helping.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people choose sittings that match their daily routine, whether that means a midweek session or a later appointment. Ask about available days and formats when you schedule so sessions match your needs.