Diane grew up in Mahoning Valley, has been married for 35 years, and has three children and two granddaughters.
Diane has been licensed in social work for 39 years, and a licensed counselor for 31 years, graduating with degrees both in sociology and psychology from Youngstown State University. She became nationally certified in 1982.
Diane has worked in a variety of mental health settings over the years, including outpatient agencies, schools, in-home counseling, special needs early childhood programs, as well as at the Department of Human Services as a social worker.
Diane specializes in individual counseling with children and adults, crisis intervention and trauma counseling, family counseling, school counseling, and play therapy. She treats individuals having depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, divorce/separation issues, low self-esteem, and behavioral concerns.
Diane’s personal philosophy is based on the quote, “Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is carrying some kind of burden.”
Diane also has volunteered in various organizations and in varying capacities such as a former Help Hotline Crisis Center volunteer and trainer, Mahoning County AIDS Task Force and Canfield Community CareNet Social Services chairperson.