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Diane Critchlow, LMHC

Trauma-informed LMHC for life transitions
  • Warm interactive care
  • Trauma and attachment
  • Practical coping skills

About Diane Critchlow

Diane Critchlow is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 12 years of experience providing counseling and psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families. Her therapeutic manner is warm, interactive, and non-judgmental, creating a sensitive environment where clients can address depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, emotional abuse, and the effects of childhood trauma. She focuses on building practical skills for navigating career changes, forming healthier connections, making better life choices, and responding more effectively to internal dissonance.

Her clinical approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with compassion-focused and psychodynamic elements and draws on rational-emotive principles to tailor sessions to each person’s unique needs. Diane integrates trauma-informed methods that consider past traumatic exposure to clarify present emotional and mental challenges. She supports clients through problem solving, goal setting, and step-by-step work toward a more fulfilling life, offering guidance and empowerment for those ready to begin change. Diane welcomes the opportunity to learn each person’s story and collaborate on meaningful, lasting progress.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Diane Critchlow have?

Diane Critchlow has 12 years of experience.

Is Diane Critchlow a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMHC credential - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and is licensed in Washington as WA LMHC LH61026176.

In which languages does Diane Critchlow provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Diane Critchlow located?

She is located in Washington.

How can I work with Diane Critchlow as my therapist?

You can work with Diane Critchlow through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Diane Critchlow work with international clients?

Diane Critchlow does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Diane Critchlow cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Work for You?

Many people ask whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and life transitions - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One of the main advantages is flexibility. Individuals can connect with therapists in the format that fits their life best: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This range of options makes it easier to include therapy in a busy schedule or access support from home.

Licensed professionals deliver care through these channels, and clients have the option to request a different therapist at any time if they need a better fit. For many people, online therapy provides a practical, accessible path to working through challenges and building coping skills with licensed therapists.

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