LPC

Diane Malone Kudolo, LPC

Experience19 years
LocationTexas
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

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About Diane

Diane Malone Kudolo is an LPC with 19 years of clinical experience in Texas, offering therapeutic support for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related challenges, and ADHD.

Background and approach

Her work has spanned clients facing mood disorders, coping with life changes, and managing issues such as parenting, career stress, and compassion fatigue. Diane also brings focused attention to adoption and foster care matters, attachment and blended family issues, codependency, and hoarding.

Her approach centers on practical, present-focused goals that help clients identify what feels unknown or stuck and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns. She emphasizes helping individuals reconnect with their sense of self and make choices that support improved quality of life.

In sessions Diane expresses active listening, genuineness, empathy, unconditional regard, and respect toward each person she meets. Clients can expect a collaborative process that blends evidence-based methods with a person-centered stance, guided by Diane’s nearly two decades of experience.

She aims to create a therapeutic setting where exploration leads to clearer direction, adaptive coping, and more meaningful daily functioning.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person's perspective and prioritizes empathy, active listening, and unconditional acceptance to help clients clarify their goals and strengthen self-awareness. This approach is often helpful for building trust and exploring personal values and choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful thinking patterns and develop coping skills. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress management, and many day-to-day challenges.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills to help manage intense emotions and reduce reactivity. It is well suited for clients seeking structured tools for coping and stabilization.

The right therapeutic approach is usually discovered collaboratively. The therapist will work with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then adapt techniques from these approaches to fit individual needs and circumstances.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to support flexible scheduling and consistent access to care. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from varied locations and choose the communication format that best fits their routine and comfort level.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Diane works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, and related challenges such as parenting, career stress, and compassion fatigue.

What is the therapeutic style like in sessions?

The approach is collaborative and present-focused, combining client-centered listening with techniques that challenge unhelpful thinking and promote practical coping skills.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She brings 19 years of professional experience working with youth and adults across a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are the therapist's credentials and where are they based?

The therapist holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas; licensing details are TX LPC 65512.

Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered for online work?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started?

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyHoarding

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English

What Diane can help with

Diane Malone Kudolo works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Diane works with high risk youth, adults, depression, and trauma.

How Diane approaches therapy

Diane's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.

Experience and training

Diane is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas, with 19 years of clinical experience.