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Dianne Smith, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Dianne is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Dianne. View 31 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Idaho

Recent reviews

I thought Dianne was great , it’s the only time I’ve asked for help (I’m 72 ) & she made my experience vary comfortable, informative , & helpful ! She made my life doable! Thank you again Dianne

Reviewed September 2024

Dianne is very knowledgeable and professional. A+

Reviewed August 2024

More about Dianne

  • 43 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMFT

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed since 1981 and blessed in my journey to have been trusted enough to help others grow in their lives. I am a get to work type person and can be pretty direct in my approach in a what I hope is also a kind, understanding and caring approach. I believe in education, because knowledge is power and learning new skills to manage the bumps in the road of life is important. I try to see what might be most helpful for people based on their views and what they believe and their hopes and goals. I am well trained in trauma informed treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems and dialectical therapy. I believe those approaches provide both skills and understanding to help a person move forward when they seem to be stuck, which truly happens to us all. I look forward to seeing how we can partner to unstick you and help you move forward in this journey called life.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Depression Addictions Relationship issues Grief Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes ADHD Abandonment Attachment issues Control issues Post-traumatic stress Self-Harm Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Dianne Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750416640.

  • LMFT · Idaho · LMFT-5489 · Expires April 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Dianne Smith

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

31 reviews

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I thought Dianne was great , it’s the only time I’ve asked for help (I’m 72 ) & she made my experience vary comfortable, informative , & helpful ! She made my life doable! Thank you again Dianne

Reviewed September 2024

Dianne is very knowledgeable and professional. A+

Reviewed August 2024

So far I have a better perspective of why I do what I do.

Reviewed May 2024

Dianne has been the biggest blessing to me. For forty years I tried to find help through a variety of therapists and my own studies but until I found Dianne I was only able to gain knowledge without application or improvement. Dianne jump started me quickly with very helpful and useful knowledge and suggestions for research and practice. I can’t praise her enough and thank God for her daily.

Reviewed April 2024

Therapists are not all the same. After meeting with 4 other Therapists before Dianne, we did not know if there was much hope for actual help from therapy. With Dianne's wide and deep understanding of all of our issues, she was able to intently listen and offer several easy and impactful ideas for us to use personally and within our Family of 6 household. Her experience and professionalism is without a doubt a huge benefit for our sessions with her.

Reviewed March 2024

Dianne is amazing. Direct, thoughtful, and gives constructive feedback. She is always checking in and always seems to provide a different perspective to consider when I'm troubleshooting and finding myself in difficult situations. She is positive and genuine and I truly feel like she is on my team for my growth and healing as an individual.

Reviewed February 2024

Dianne has really opened my eyes and my mind to help me grow and heal as a person. I was really struggling with a lot when I came to her, and the way she listens and responds & the way she words things are all very insightful and create a new window to see the situation from so I can feel better opening doors. I would 100% recommend her as a therapist to anyone.

Reviewed January 2024

Dianne has been amazing. I love talking with her. And she messages me frequently to check on me and see how I am doing. She is very knowledgeable knows how to talk with me that makes me feel heard.

Reviewed January 2024

Dianne has been a huge help to me. She not only has a great session ability but is very adept and rapid in responding with email communication. She goes way over and above the usual therapists I’ve worked with in the past. Dianne checks in almost daily with me with questions and encouragements that really give me the feeling that we are in this fight together. I can’t say enough about my appreciation for Dianne’s help in my work with her!

Reviewed December 2023

I have been working with Dianne for quite awhile now. I would say almost a year. In that time, I have consciously watched myself become less reactive to stress and triggers because she has walked me through what my trauma and triggers are and how to recognize and respond before I spiral. She is kind, supportive and to the point. I didn’t need someone to coddle me, I needed firm and honest guidance which she gives well. I’m glad I found her.

Reviewed December 2023

Dianne is a great therapist. She listened to what I shared and was able to offer ways to help integrate new ways to see my situation and move forward in a positive direction. But most importantly she checked in repeatedly throughout to highlight what we talked about. I highly recommend her! Thanks Dianne

Reviewed November 2023

I appreciate Dianne & have enjoyed working with her. She is easy to talk to & thoughtful in her responses & communication. I am grateful to have connected with her.

Reviewed November 2023

She is a great therapist and an amazing woman with a lot of experience. During difficult times it's just eye opening talking to her and the way she helps is so effective and helps me stay on track and focus on what I want to do in life.

Reviewed August 2023

Dianne has been a big help in getting my anxiety snd depression under control. She has helped me realize I have my own set of tools and personal experiences to control and live with my issues.

Reviewed July 2023

Dianne is honestly so great! You can tell she cares and she tries really hard to make times work for you. I appreciate her a lot

Reviewed May 2023

Dianne has added value to my life. She listens, contributes, and give great advice.

Reviewed April 2023

Dianne helped me so much! She was non-judgemental, honest, and gave great recommendations and tools to get me where I wanted to go. 10 out of 10 for engagement and efficiency!

Reviewed April 2023

I have really enjoyed what Diane has to offer me and she puts things into perspective and gives me ways of how to cope and ideas that I would never have thought of about where all these feelings come from and what’s going on, she is very experienced and very caring and seems genuinely interested in my mental health. I appreciate her very much.

Reviewed February 2023

Dianne has been helpful in helping me change my daily perspectives into positive ones. She also helped pinpoint a diagnosis for me. Once I was able to pinpoint my mental health issues I'm able to have the tools to help heal.

Reviewed November 2022

I haven’t had a session with her yet but she reached out to tex me right away. She seems kind.

Reviewed September 2022

Dianne has done very well at quickly identifying issues and providing counsel on how to overcome them. She is fast at responding and on time for appointments.

Reviewed September 2022

I love that Diane gives me so many options to think about. I love that she checks on me, even if it’s just to say hello, it’s nice to know she is there and she cares. And she shares tools that I wish I knew years ago!

Reviewed September 2022

Dianne helped me work through some very deep trauma that I had not even realized was impacting me as an adult. I am forever thankful for her expertise and insight.

Reviewed August 2022

Although I have only spoken with Diane once, it was very helpful

Reviewed July 2022

Dianne wants to FIX the problem and provides so many resources, which I love. My tool belt for handling life is filling up in a short period of time and I am grateful.

Reviewed June 2022

It is going well so far

Reviewed June 2022

Dianne helped me navigate one of the toughest moments of my life and with her help I emerged a on a path to be the person I really want to be and to take control of my life again

Reviewed May 2022

I like Dianne,. She's patient, she listens, and she has good suggestions and answers. She is friendly and comfortable.

Reviewed May 2022

I have found great converstion with Dianne. She is great.

Reviewed March 2022

She is amazing at therapy

Reviewed February 2022

Dianne has been very effective in helping me identify the areas I want to focus on most and providing resources and tools to meet my needs.

Reviewed February 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dianne Smith offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dianne Smith works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dianne Smith speak?

Dianne Smith speaks English.

How many years of experience does Dianne Smith have?

Dianne Smith has 43 years of experience.

Where is Dianne Smith licensed to practice?

Dianne Smith is licensed to practice in Idaho.

Does Dianne Smith accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Dianne Smith does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Dianne Smith offer?

Dianne Smith offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Dianne Smith?

Dianne Smith can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dianne Smith?

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