Diane Loffmin, Licensed Professional Counselor

In 2012 I began my grad school application essay by saying that it had taken me 62 years to discover what I wanted to be when I grew up. I have now been practicing as a licensed professional counselor for about 10 years and I bring to my practice a love for learning and exploring, combined with a steadfast belief in not only the ability but the right of people to grow and heal.

Before everything, there is the need for trust and I know that the onus is on me to be a trustworthy guardian for my clients. I have always been a good listener, and through my training as a therapist and a coach I have developed the ability to listen deeply and without judgment. I believe that learning is lifelong, and that change is always possible, though not always painless. One of my greatest strengths is my ability to model healthy boundaries and assist my clients in developing their own. This includes knowing that you deserve autonomy and self-compassion. I will always tell you if I don't have an answer and then will do the research to find the answer because I believe there is always an answer. I respect and utilize techniques from many therapeutic modalities, and will work with you to tailor an individual treatment plan that allows us to use interventions from any number of theoretical orientations; that is, what works best for you and your issues.