Therapist profile
Diane Cantwell, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH8326
- NPI1225808884
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Parenting support
About Diane
Diane Cantwell is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting concerns, self-esteem, anger, career pressures, and life changes. Sessions also address body image, divorce and separation, forgiveness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses hypnotherapy where appropriate to support behavior change and reduce reactivity. Diane mixes practical strategies with straightforward skill-building so people can try new ways of responding between sessions.
Her background includes time as a competitive gymnast and recovery from a major injury, which shaped her approach to resilience and adjustment. That experience informed Body Bingo, a Parents' Choice Gold Award-winning program she created to encourage healthier family habits.
In session she focuses on concrete steps. That can mean practicing techniques to calm down when anger rises, rehearsing different responses to criticism at work, or planning how to set boundaries with a partner. She guides clients through short experiments and reflections rather than lengthy theory.
Diane invites clients to set clear goals and track progress. She pays attention to practical barriers people face, like time and energy, and adapts sessions to work within those limits. For anyone wanting steadier reactions and clearer thinking, she offers direct tools and steady coaching.
How sessions work
How Diane uses CBT and hypnotherapy in virtual work
CBT helps people notice the thoughts that fuel anger and test whether those thoughts are accurate. It then teaches alternative ways of thinking and small behavior changes to reduce reactivity and improve communication. Hypnotherapy is used as a focused way to reinforce new habits and lower intense emotional arousal. In a session this can mean guided relaxation and suggestions to strengthen calm responses to triggers. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Diane will collaborate with clients to decide whether CBT, hypnotherapy, or a mix fits their goals and preferences. She checks progress and adjusts methods based on what helps most in daily life. Confirm the specific online session options before booking, since the biography does not list formats. Online care can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier - it may save travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or let someone join a session without needing a long commute. Licensed professionals can use these formats to help people apply skills in their routines and practice calming techniques where they matter most.Areas of focus
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she work with?
She addresses snapping at loved ones, growing resentment, anger connected to relationship problems, and stress-related reactivity. Sessions also cover anger linked to career strain and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, skill-based work focused on changing thoughts and behaviors. Clients practice short exercises and real-world experiments between sessions.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 20 years of experience working with adults on stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, anger, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and provides services from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. The site matching step will list available formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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