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Diane Langston-Schicker

Diane Langston-Schicker, LMFT

Therapist · Florida · 27+ years of experience

Experienced therapist focusing on life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
27+ years
Credentials
LMFT
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LMFT · No. MT1622
NPI
1437495413

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  • 27 years experience
  • Relationship and trauma
  • Aging and geriatric issues

About Diane

Diane Langston-Schicker is a Florida licensed marriage and family therapist with 27 years of practice. She focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. Her work often includes support around stress, trauma recovery, and building clearer communication skills.

Clients typically find practical guidance and steady support in her sessions. She uses approaches that encourage understanding attachment patterns and strengthening self-awareness. Diane emphasizes small, usable steps that people can try between sessions to see real change.

She has experience addressing a wide range of concerns, from grief and caregiver stress to addictions, ADHD, and body image struggles. The profile also notes attention to aging and geriatric issues and to adoption and foster care matters when relevant to a person's story. Diane aims to meet people where they are and adapt to individual needs.

Her style blends empathetic listening with goal-focused work. Diane helps clients uncover old patterns and practice new ways of relating to themselves and others. Sessions often include talking through difficult moments, learning coping tools, and planning follow-up actions.

People who appreciate a thoughtful, steady therapist may connect well with Diane. She frames therapy as a collaborative effort and supports clients in rebuilding confidence. Prospective clients are encouraged to review session options and scheduling details when considering a first appointment.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Imago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

27+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How Diane’s approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connections shape current relationships. It helps people notice patterns in closeness and distance and practice safer ways of connecting. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. It gives space for clients to set the pace and priorities of therapy while the therapist reflects and supports growth.

Choosing the right approach is usually a collaborative process. Diane will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in early sessions. Together they decide whether to focus on attachment patterns, client-led exploration, or other tools to meet the client's needs.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or between obligations. It can also make shorter or phone-based check-ins possible when less bandwidth or a quick update is the goal. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and trauma-focused techniques like EMDR or CBT-informed tasks to work in a remote setting when appropriate, helping clients move forward from wherever they are.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship challenges among many other concerns. The list also includes grief, caregiver issues, addictions, ADHD, and body image.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is compassionate and practical with steady support and clear steps. Sessions combine listening with tools and exercises clients can use between meetings.

What is her background and experience?

She is a Florida licensed marriage and family therapist with 27 years of clinical experience. Her work covers trauma recovery, communication difficulties, and life transitions.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds the LMFT credential and practices in Florida. The profile lists Florida as her primary location.

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

Sessions are offered to international clients as noted in the profile. Prospective clients should confirm scheduling and time zone arrangements when booking.

What session formats does she offer?

The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before scheduling.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the booking flow for exact pricing details.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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