She is amazing, super understanding. I didn’t have the greatest experience with my first therapist and when i switched, I chose Diane and we instantly clicked. I feel understood and a little less anxious or crazy when I speak to her. She’s real, very honest and will provide you with the keys to your own success. She has not let me down once! And if there were a moment she became unavailable I wouldn’t bother switching again, she is someone I would remain loyal to when it comes to my mental health. Thank you D, for always showing up in my corner and supporting me through
Diane Salka, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Diane is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Diane. View 3 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
Recent reviews
I’m grateful to have Diane as my therapist. From the moment I met her, Diane’s compassionate and professional approach put me at ease. Her ability to empathize and understand my struggles with boundary setting, people-pleasing, and codependency made me feel truly heard and supported. Through her guidance, I've gained invaluable insights into myself and my relationships, and I've learned practical strategies to overcome these challenges. I appreciate her dedication to my progress and I recommend her to anyone in need of compassionate and effective therapy.
More about Diane
- 8 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
Congratulations on your decision to grow and excel. Whether your challenges are individual, interpersonal, or professional, I am here to help. I have extensive experience and education to help you on YOUR journey. Together, we will move the obstacles in your life so you can move forward to find peace, fulfillment, and achievement.
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who chose this profession after a successful career in the business world due to my own desire to learn how to create a better life/work balance and to grow personally and to have more fulfilling relationships. I have extensive experience in treating mood disorders (specifically depression and anxiety, including bipolar, social anxiety, and panic attacks); personality disorders (specifically attachment , narcissistic, and codependent); and addiction (drug, alcohol, porn, and cyber); and professional interpersonal conflict and personal relationship difficulties. As a former entrepreneur, I also enjoy providing Career, Life/Balance, and Leadership Coaching.
My therapeutic approach is ultimately Solution-focused, using Humanistic, CBT (Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) specifically), Narrative, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Effective Communication skills and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help you navigate your own life's challenges and overcome obstacles that are preventing you from living your most joyous and fulfilling life.
I will encourage you to set your own goals and to discover and grow at your own pace to ensure that our sessions are enjoyable and rewarding. If I can be happy about one thing about getting older, it would have to be the varied and extensive experience (professional and personal) I have gained throughout life that extends well beyond my education alone. Those experiences allow me to approach your challenges with a combination of understanding, compassion, and wisdom together with formal education and training to provide superb therapeutic results.
You can do this - I can help.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Self esteem
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Codependency
Commitment issues
Control issues
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
Diane Salka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164178562.
- LMFT · California · 104819 · Expires April 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Diane Salka
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
She is amazing, super understanding. I didn’t have the greatest experience with my first therapist and when i switched, I chose Diane and we instantly clicked. I feel understood and a little less anxious or crazy when I speak to her. She’s real, very honest and will provide you with the keys to your own success. She has not let me down once! And if there were a moment she became unavailable I wouldn’t bother switching again, she is someone I would remain loyal to when it comes to my mental health. Thank you D, for always showing up in my corner and supporting me through
I’m grateful to have Diane as my therapist. From the moment I met her, Diane’s compassionate and professional approach put me at ease. Her ability to empathize and understand my struggles with boundary setting, people-pleasing, and codependency made me feel truly heard and supported. Through her guidance, I've gained invaluable insights into myself and my relationships, and I've learned practical strategies to overcome these challenges. I appreciate her dedication to my progress and I recommend her to anyone in need of compassionate and effective therapy.
Therapy is like dating - it often takes a few tries to find the one you click with. Diane is finally a therapist I feel safe with be whom I can trust. She is an excellent listener and even remembers things I mentioned in previous sessions that I may have forgotten about. In essence, she is talented at helping her clients piece different fragments of their life together to have a better holistic approach to tackling issues in life. She’s also kind, and very personable and fun to talk to! Very highly recommend!
Frequently asked questions
Does Diane Salka offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Diane Salka works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Diane Salka speak?
Diane Salka speaks English.
How many years of experience does Diane Salka have?
Diane Salka has 8 years of experience.
Where is Diane Salka licensed to practice?
Diane Salka is licensed to practice in California.
Does Diane Salka accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Diane Salka accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Diane Salka offer?
Diane Salka offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Diane Salka?
Diane Salka can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Diane Salka?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.