About Dianne
Dianne Smith is a licensed marriage and family therapist with four decades of clinical experience. She has worked since 1981 and brings a direct, practical style that focuses on learning skills people can use right away. Her approach is straightforward and compassionate.
She emphasizes education and concrete skills so people can manage stress, anxiety, mood swings, grief, and other struggles more effectively. She matches techniques to each person’s beliefs and goals rather than forcing one method on everyone.
How Dianne works
She uses cognitive and behavioral tools to help change unhelpful thinking and actions. She also draws on dialectical strategies that teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Trauma-focused work helps when past hurt keeps affecting present life.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-focused. The therapist listens for what matters most and then suggests practical steps and skills to try between sessions. Progress is measured by what the person can do differently at home, work, or school.
Dianne works with a wide range of concerns including parenting stress, relationship difficulties, addictions, self-harm, attachment and abandonment issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, anger, and career transitions. She centers her work on helping people get unstuck and move forward in daily life.
Dianne lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Dianne works with
The areas below are the ones Dianne selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Women's issues
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 43 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Idaho |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate well to online care
CBT or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It uses exercises and homework to practice new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.DBT or Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and effective communication. It teaches clear skills people can use during intense moments and is useful for strong emotions and relationship challenges.
Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at how past traumatic events affect current feelings and reactions. It combines understanding with practical coping skills to reduce the power of traumatic memories and improve daily functioning.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they pick or combine methods and adjust as progress unfolds.
Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work face to face from different places. Phone sessions are lighter on bandwidth and can fit a work break. Live chat and text messaging support short check-ins, real-time coaching, or ongoing skills practice between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
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