Diane Vertin, Ed.D, LGSW

About Diane

There are times in life when things start to feel harder than they should—when stress builds, emotions feel heavier, and what used to work no longer seems to help. You may be navigating a transition, feeling the weight of anxiety or stress, or trying to make sense of experiences that continue to affect you. You might even find yourself wondering how you got here. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to sort through it on your own.

I work primarily with adults who are feeling stuck, stretched, or ready for something to change. Much of my work focuses on women in midlife and beyond, while also supporting men who are seeking greater clarity, emotional balance, and a way forward.

My path to this work includes nearly 40 years in higher education, much of that time in executive leadership. That experience, combined with advanced training in both therapy and executive coaching, allows me to understand the complexity of people’s lives—from the personal to the professional—and how those worlds often intersect.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help shift unhelpful thought patterns and am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a focused and effective approach for working through trauma and emotional distress. I also integrate coaching into my work, using a Co-Active approach to help clients deepen self-awareness, clarify what matters most, and move forward in a more intentional and aligned way.

I believe people are creative, resourceful, whole and more resilient than they often feel. With the right support, it’s possible to reconnect with your strengths and move forward in a way that feels more clear, grounded, and aligned.