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Diane Critchlow, LMHC

Trauma-informed counselor for life transitions
  • Support for anxiety
  • Relationship and family
  • Skill-based tools

About Diane Critchlow

Diane Critchlow, LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), brings twelve years of clinical experience to her work with individuals, couples, and families. Her approach is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental, creating a space where people can explore depression, anxiety, and the effects of past trauma while learning practical skills to manage emotional distress. She supports clients facing relationship challenges, parenting concerns, emotional abuse, childhood trauma, and career transitions, guiding them toward healthier connections and more intentional life choices.

Diane weaves together cognitive behavioral techniques with compassion-focused and psychodynamic ideas, as well as rational-emotive strategies, to tailor sessions to each person’s unique needs. This trauma-informed perspective helps clients make sense of how earlier experiences influence current feelings and behaviors, and builds capacity for adaptive responses to life’s difficulties. She collaborates with clients to problem-solve, set realistic goals, and develop new patterns that align with the life they want to live.

Diane emphasizes the courage it takes to seek change and offers supportive, empowering guidance for those ready to take the first steps. She looks forward to hearing each person’s story and working alongside them through the process of healing and growth.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Diane Critchlow have?

Diane Critchlow has 12 years of experience providing counseling and psychotherapy services to individuals, couples, and families.

Is Diane Critchlow a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details: WA LMHC LH61026176.

In which languages does Diane Critchlow provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Diane Critchlow located?

Diane practices in Washington.

How can I work with Diane Critchlow as my therapist?

You can work with Diane Critchlow through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Diane Critchlow work with international clients?

Diane Critchlow does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Diane Critchlow cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Diane integrates several evidence-informed approaches to support clients in online settings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, useful for treating anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current emotions and relational patterns, helping people address intimacy issues, abandonment worries, and family-of-origin dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration, creating a supportive space for clients to clarify values, build self-esteem, and make meaningful changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Diane works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adjust strategies over time to ensure the work feels relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing clients to access licensed professionals from locations that suit their schedules. This range of options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions and to integrate therapeutic work into everyday routines.

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