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Diane Dierks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Diane Dierks

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
Let's Connect (912) 913-8848
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After many years working with individual adults, families, couples, co-parents, children and teens, I have settled into a therapy practice on the island of working exclusively with individual women and teen girls. I prefer in-person meetings (walking on the beach is my office space), although I still do a limited amount of therapy with men and women via Zoom. A good client fit for me is anyone who is struggling in her personal relationships with a partner, friend, or family member, as well as parenting issues and work- or school-related stress.
I recently retired as the executive director of the Center for Navigating Family Change (www.cnfc.org), an organization that works with high conflict co-parents. My expertise is in helping clients through the grief process, managing life transitions, and dealing with toxic people. I also work extensively with those experiencing anxiety and depression.
In my experience, each stage of life brings new and different challenges that can create a sense of uncertainty and insecurity in the best of us. I approach therapy without judgment and with hope for better days to come. I listen well, but I am also conversational and try to help clients discover their best selves, regardless of their circumstances.
Call or Diane Dierks now for a free 15 minute consultation - (912) 913-8848

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

(912) 913-8848
I offer clients in/near St. Simons Island the unique opportunity of doing therapy while walking along the beach. I will also do Zoom calls.
$175 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (912) 913-8848
Photo of Diane Dierks, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

(912) 913-8848
I offer clients in/near St. Simons Island the unique opportunity of doing therapy while walking along the beach. I will also do Zoom calls.
$175 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
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I do not accept any type of insurance and am private pay only. I keep credit/debit card information on file for clients through the encrypted QuickBooks online system. I am PCI compliant with regard to safekeeping of all sensitive financial information provided to me by clients.
Photo of Diane Dierks, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Diane Dierks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (912) 913-8848
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I do not accept any type of insurance and am private pay only. I keep credit/debit card information on file for clients through the encrypted QuickBooks online system. I am PCI compliant with regard to safekeeping of all sensitive financial information provided to me by clients.
Photo of Diane Dierks, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Diane Dierks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (912) 913-8848

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Georgia / MFT001084 Diane Dierks
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 22 years
  • Attended Georgia State University, Masters, Graduated 1999
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I am co-host of the podcast, Co-Parent Dilemmas. Find it anywhere you listen to podcasts or at www.CPDilemmas.com. You can also learn more about me at www.dianedierks.com.
Photo of Diane Dierks, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Diane Dierks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (912) 913-8848
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I am co-host of the podcast, Co-Parent Dilemmas. Find it anywhere you listen to podcasts or at www.CPDilemmas.com. You can also learn more about me at www.dianedierks.com.
Photo of Diane Dierks, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Diane Dierks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (912) 913-8848

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Women's Issues
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In our first few sessions, we will be getting to know one another, and you will be learning to trust me. We will then begin to formulate a plan that may require you to challenge yourself outside of our time together to utilize skills that we are discussing. There is never any pressure or strict timeline. We will customize a plan that is comfortable and achievable for your particular needs.
Photo of Diane Dierks, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Diane Dierks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (912) 913-8848
"
In our first few sessions, we will be getting to know one another, and you will be learning to trust me. We will then begin to formulate a plan that may require you to challenge yourself outside of our time together to utilize skills that we are discussing. There is never any pressure or strict timeline. We will customize a plan that is comfortable and achievable for your particular needs.
Photo of Diane Dierks, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Diane Dierks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (912) 913-8848

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Single Parent

Religion

Christian

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Single Parent

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Christian Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Family Systems
  • Interpersonal
  • Ketamine-Assisted
  • Narrative
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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I use cognitive behavioral therapy within a family systems approach, as I find many clients struggle in their individual lives due to current or family-of-origin challenges and trauma. Therefore, we will be looking at the origin of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, as I assist you in learning new ways to perceive yourself and others to promote positive growth and change.
Photo of Diane Dierks, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Diane Dierks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (912) 913-8848
"
I use cognitive behavioral therapy within a family systems approach, as I find many clients struggle in their individual lives due to current or family-of-origin challenges and trauma. Therefore, we will be looking at the origin of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, as I assist you in learning new ways to perceive yourself and others to promote positive growth and change.
Photo of Diane Dierks, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Diane Dierks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (912) 913-8848

Location

Primary Location

Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

(912) 913-8848

Nearby Areas

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I offer clients in/near St. Simons Island the unique opportunity of doing therapy while walking along the beach. I will also do Zoom calls.
Photo of Diane Dierks, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Diane Dierks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (912) 913-8848
"
I offer clients in/near St. Simons Island the unique opportunity of doing therapy while walking along the beach. I will also do Zoom calls.
Photo of Diane Dierks, Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Diane Dierks
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (912) 913-8848