Diane McClain, LCSW
Client-centered LCSW for life transitions
- Grief and caregiver support
- Anxiety and depression help
- Executive coaching and transitions
About Diane McClain
Diane McClain is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 46 years of experience across inpatient and outpatient settings, family service agencies, and private practice. She practices with a client-centered focus and emphasizes solution-oriented, short-term strategies that help people move forward from difficult situations. Diane communicates directly and often uses humor to clarify issues and create memorable interventions that support lasting change.
Her work centers on helping people make choices aligned with their values so they spend less time in inner conflict and more time taking purposeful action. Diane has a particular interest in supporting caregivers, people facing new medical challenges, and families confronting end of life decisions. She has specialized experience in grief and loss, anxiety, and depression, and she combines clinical therapy with coaching for individuals navigating major life transitions, including job loss.
Diane has extensive experience counseling cross-cultural and interfaith families, both before marriage and later in relationships. She also serves as an ally for GLBTQ+ individuals and families, offering support around coming out, family disclosure, acceptance, and straight spouse concerns. Diane believes therapy should be a launching point rather than a never-ending support system. She is not accepting new clients at this time.
Her work centers on helping people make choices aligned with their values so they spend less time in inner conflict and more time taking purposeful action. Diane has a particular interest in supporting caregivers, people facing new medical challenges, and families confronting end of life decisions. She has specialized experience in grief and loss, anxiety, and depression, and she combines clinical therapy with coaching for individuals navigating major life transitions, including job loss.
Diane has extensive experience counseling cross-cultural and interfaith families, both before marriage and later in relationships. She also serves as an ally for GLBTQ+ individuals and families, offering support around coming out, family disclosure, acceptance, and straight spouse concerns. Diane believes therapy should be a launching point rather than a never-ending support system. She is not accepting new clients at this time.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Diane McClain have?
Diane McClain has 46 years of experience.
Is Diane McClain a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: IL LCSW 149.013411.
In which languages does Diane McClain provide therapy?
Diane McClain provides therapy in English.
Where is Diane McClain located?
Diane McClain is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Diane McClain as my therapist?
You can work with Diane McClain through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Diane McClain work with international clients?
Yes, Diane McClain works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Diane McClain 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 with therapy 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 Support
Diane McClain draws on client-centered therapy to place the person's experience and values at the center of care, helping clients explore choices and build goals that feel authentic and achievable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be especially helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers practical skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for people facing intense emotions or relationship challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the work, and Diane collaborates with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor short-term, solution-focused strategies alongside longer-term growth plans when needed.
Online therapy allows licensed professionals like Diane to provide support through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options increase flexibility for scheduling, make it easier to maintain continuity during life changes, and allow therapy to fit into busy routines and caregiving responsibilities, while preserving the therapeutic connection with experienced therapists.