My Name is Diana,

and I would be honored to support you on your journey. I understand that reaching out for help and finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. My goal is to make the process as comfortable, approachable, and even empowering as possible.

I never take the therapeutic relationship for granted. I believe that every therapeutic connection has meaning and purpose. When we work together, you can expect a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment where you are met with acceptance, understanding, and respect. Above all, I strive to provide a nonjudgmental space where you can heal, grow, and discover your strengths so you can live a more fulfilling and authentic life.

What You Can Expect

I believe that healing happens within a genuine and trusting therapeutic relationship. My goal is to provide a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you feel seen, heard, and supported every step of the way.

As your counselor, I will walk alongside you through life’s challenges, offering evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique needs. While I integrate several therapeutic modalities, including CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy, I specialize in EMDR to help clients heal from trauma and move forward with greater confidence and resilience.

As an immigrant and someone who has faced life’s own challenges, I understand the importance of having guidance and support during difficult times. My hope is to help you discover your strengths, process painful experiences, and create meaningful, lasting change so you can live a healthier and more fulfilling life.

Meaning Of Abide

“To remain steadfast, even through life’s storms.” It is a reminder that healing, hope, and growth are possible when we have a place where we are accepted, supported, and encouraged. At Abide Counseling & Consulting, our mission is to provide that place for every person we serve.

Issues I Treat

Anxiety

Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. However, people with anxiety disorders frequently have intense, excessive and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations.

Depression

Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depressive disorder or clinical depression, it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. 

PTSD and various types of trauma

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Adjustment disorders

Adjustment disorders are excessive reactions to stress that involve negative thoughts, strong emotions and changes in behavior. The reaction to a stressful change or event is much more intense than would typically be expected. This can cause a lot of problems in getting along with others, as well as at work or school.

Relationship issues

Healthy relationships with family, friends and other loved ones can be a great source of support, comfort and love. Still, healthy relationships don’t necessarily happen by themselves. 

Work-life integration

If you’re embracing the work-life integration model, you’re free to tackle personal tasks during work hours—and vice versa. So, for example, you might spend time doing laundry while taking a conference call or shoot off a few emails while you’re waiting for your kids to finish up soccer practice.

Grief

Grief is the natural reaction to loss. Grief is both a universal and a personal experience. Individual experiences of grief vary and are influenced by the nature of the loss. Some examples of loss include the death of a loved one, the ending of an important relationship, job loss, loss through theft or the loss of independence through disability.

Communication, coping skills, and boundaries

Setting effective Communication Boundaries is a basic skill in relationship communication, both personally and professionally. They are imaginary lines we establish around ourselves to protect our souls, hearts, and minds from the unhealthy or damaging behavior of others.

Stress

Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can come from any event or thought that makes you feel frustrated, angry, or nervous. Stress is your body’s reaction to a challenge or demand. In short bursts, stress can be positive, such as when it helps you avoid danger or meet a deadline

Life transitions and many more concerns

Life transitions are changes in an individual’s life that require them to adapt and adjust. They can be personal, such as marriage or going through a divorce. Or they could be professional, like losing your job or landing a new one.

Challenging

“To abide is to remain or stay close, where a relationship is sustained” וַיֵּ֥שֶׁב

In today’s fast-paced world, staying connected and remaining present in our relationships is more challenging than ever. There have been moments in my own life when I have questioned the meaning of truly abiding and remaining connected.

Through both personal and professional experience, I have come to believe that understanding how relationships work—and embracing acceptance for ourselves and others—is one of the foundations of meaningful connection and emotional well-being. This principle extends beyond our relationships with others; it also shapes the relationship we have with ourselves.

Potential

Through my own life journey, I have witnessed the remarkable resilience and strength we all possess. This experience has shaped the way I practice. My goal is to help clients recognize their own inner strengths and empower them to create meaningful, lasting change—giving credit not to anyone else, but to themselves.

Healing is not easy, and I deeply respect that every person’s journey unfolds at its own pace. I will meet you where you are, offering support, understanding, compassion, and a safe space to heal. At the same time, I will gently challenge you to grow beyond the beliefs and patterns that no longer serve you.

I specialize in working with trauma because I believe that many of us carry painful experiences that continue to influence our lives in ways we may not even realize. You do not have to face that journey alone. I will walk alongside you, helping you process the darkness, discover new perspectives, and move toward healing, resilience, and a more fulfilling life.

What I use

In my sessions I use a blend of multiple approaches and techniques. Some of them include:

EMDR

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences, bilateral stimulation and connecting them to body sensations.

CBT

Is a type of approach that allows the person to become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking. By learning other ways to see the situation, the individual may be able to challenge them differently and respond to them in a more effective way.

ACT

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is an action-oriented approach. With this approach the client learns to accept the experience and commit to making changes in their behaviors to stop avoiding, denying, and struggling with their inner emotions. These deep changes will bring as a result, different ways to see their challenges and a stronger desire to move forward regardless of their particular situations.

Who I am Personally

A Christian

I am a bilingual/bicultural individual

I am a mother of two beautiful and non-perfect children

I am a wife in a challenging time where marriages don’t last long

I am the owner of my own practice

I am a minority

I am a food and traveling lover

An extrovert and eternal optimistic

But overall, a believer of your own power and capability for healing

My Background

 

  • Montreat College Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • University of Phoenix BA in Psychology
  • North Carolina- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)
  • EMDRIA Certified Therapist

Psychological Evaluations for Immigration Cases

If you are seeking a clinical evaluation to support your immigration journey, we are here to walk with you through this process. Your evaluation will take place over three clinical sessions, each lasting about 50 minutes.

During our time together, we will gently explore your unique life story and circumstances. Our goal is to truly understand how your experiences have impacted your mental health, emotional well-being, and your sense of safety—as well as that of your family. We will complete this comprehensive assessment through supportive clinical interviews and, when helpful, recognized diagnostic tools.

Once we complete our third session, I will carefully draft a detailed clinical report. This comprehensive document will include:

  • A clear summary of your clinical case
  • Your personal and psychosocial history, highlighting what matters most
  • A thoughtful assessment of your mental health symptoms
  • A formal clinical diagnosis, if applicable, based on current professional standards
  • A professional evaluation of the clinical consistency and credibility of the information sharedAn analysis of the factors currently affecting your psychological and emotional well-being
  • A dedicated clinical opinion on how your life experiences have impacted your mental healthTailored clinical and therapeutic recommendations for your ongoing care

Every report is prepared with the utmost objectivity, professionalism, and strict adherence to ethical standards. My commitment is to provide an honest, thorough, and high-quality evaluation that serves as a strong, reliable support for your immigration process.

Fees & Payment Options

Total Investment: $990.00
This fee covers the entire process, including all three evaluation sessions and the preparation of your final clinical report.

Flexible Payment Plans
To make this process as stress-free as possible, we offer a flexible payment option of three installments of $330.00. We will discuss and agree on a payment plan that works for you before we begin our first session.

Please note: This fee does not include court appearances, affidavits, expert testimony, or additional revisions to the report. Should your legal case require any of these extra services, they will be billed separately.

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13420 Reese Blvd W, Huntersville NC 28078
Daetwyler Plaza

diana@abide-counseling.org

980-393-3433

We´re For You!

Mondays 3PM – 8PM
Tuesdays- Thursdays 8AM – 4PM
Fridays 8AM – 10 AM.

Our Rates

$210.00 for a 53-minute session
$180.00 for a 45-minute session
$105.00 for a 30-minute session

*I will continue to offer a sliding scale of $80.00 for a 45-minute session, available for up
to 6 sessions, to accommodate clients experiencing financial hardship.

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Accepted Insurance Plans

  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (conditions applied)
  • United Health care
  • Oscar
  • Anthem – EAP
  • Oxford
  • Carelon Behavioral Health