Diann Toney, LMHC

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Compassionate practical therapy for life changes

Details

Name	Diann Toney
Credentials	LMHC
Based in	Florida
Licensed in	Florida
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	8

About Diann

Diann Toney is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida who helps people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, and low self-esteem. She works with clients dealing with stress, grief, addiction, anger, and major life changes. Her practice is direct and practical, aimed at helping people feel steadier day to day.

Sessions focus on listening first and then building ways to manage hard feelings. She uses conversational methods so clients can make sense of painful memories and develop clearer coping steps.

Background and approach

Treatment plans are shaped around each person’s priorities and comfort level. Diann blends narrative approaches with client-centered care and practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That mix helps people reframe difficult stories about themselves and try new behaviors that reduce symptoms.

She also integrates mindfulness practices to improve focus and reduce reactivity. With eight years of experience as an LMHC, she draws on a variety of tools rather than one fixed method. The work can involve short-term goals like managing anxiety or longer-term work on trauma and self-worth.

Sessions move at a pace the client can handle. People in Florida can meet by phone, video, live chat, or text-based messaging. Diann explains options and helps clients pick the format that fits their schedule.

Her approach aims to be steady, practical, and respectful of each person’s situation.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Depression among the things Diann works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Diann among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Diann among the ways she works.
Gottman Method: Listed by Diann among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Diann among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Diann among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Diann among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Diann among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Diann directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Diann directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and practical therapies work online

Diann uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. That approach helps separate a person from painful experiences and makes new choices feel possible. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes listening and building a trusting space so clients can set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy complements those approaches by teaching straightforward skills to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and reduce anxiety and depression.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that match their needs and preferences. Over time the plan can change based on what works and what doesn’t, and clients are encouraged to share feedback throughout the process.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video lets people use visual cues for deeper conversation. Phone calls can be quicker check-ins or an alternative when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text can work well for brief daily check-ins, tracking progress, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options help people fit therapy into busy schedules and stay consistent with care.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Diann address?

She supports people with trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, addiction, grief, anger, self-esteem, family issues, career stress, and compassion fatigue.

How does she approach therapy?

Her style blends client-centered listening with Narrative Therapy and practical CBT tools. Sessions focus on understanding a client’s story and trying concrete strategies to feel better.

What is her professional background?

She has eight years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns, including caregiver stress, dissociation, and issues related to immigration and isolation.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to their needs.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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