Diana Maxwell, M.Ed., LPC-Associate
(she/her)
Clinical Therapist, EMDR-Trained
supervised by Anne Hardegree, LPCS
About Me
Diana strives to create a space free from bias, criticism, judgment, where you feel comfortable, supported and allowed to be your true self. Diana wants to help you achieve the healing you need at the pace you need. She is committed to inclusivity, anti-racism, anti-ableism and life-long learning. Diana celebrates the humanity of BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence communities.
Diana comes to us with a breadth of interesting experiences. She was a Career Counselor in the college setting for many years. After that, she decided to check out something entirely different and went to massage school! Diana was a Massage Therapist and instructor for 5 years. During that time, she held a position as a Client Coordinator for a small group practice that focused on working with clients with C-PTSD. During that time, the therapists and owner of that company continued to ask her why she wasn’t a therapist herself? They emphasized she had the exact right demeanor and vision needed, plus the degree from many years ago! So, she looked into what it would take and began the journey.
Diana is EMDR Trained, and IFS informed (parts work - think the movie Inside Out). She is a Certified Grief Professional. Diana has lived-experience with substance use (with more than 10 years of sobriety) and can help you navigate through that! She uses mindfulness in her sessions so you can expect to be asked to do a breathing exercise almost every session! Diana has a great sense of humor and is often a ray of sunshine when you feel in a dark place. She enjoys working with adults of all ages, all genders, all sexual orientations and all spiritual beliefs.
Intuitive, Authentic, Accepting, Curious
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Adults 18+
College Students+
Young Professionals
BIPOC
2SLGBTQIA+
Men
Neurodiverse Individuals (ADHD, Autism, OCD)
Empaths & “Highly Sensitive” People
Non-Monogamous & Open Relationships
High-Achieving Executives, Entrepreneurs, & Professionals
Therapists, Healers, & Bodyworkers
Musicians
Medical professionals, First Responders, Military
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Addiction (Substance & Process)
ADHD & Autism
Anxiety & Depression
Career Transition
Complex Trauma & PTSD
Childhood Trauma
Grief & Loss
Life Transitions
Perfectionism
Phobias
Self-Esteem & Self-Compassion
Shame & Guilt
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Trauma-Informed
Anti-Colonial & Liberation-Informed
Neuro-Affirming
Culturally Sensitive
Celebratory
Collaborative
Humorous
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing)
Mindful Self-Compassion
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
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Licensed Professional Counselor Associate #90450 (Texas), supervised by Anne Hardegree, LPC-S #59510
M.Ed, Counseling, University of North Texas
B.M.E., Music Education, Sam Houston State University
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EMDR
EMDR Trained, Advanced Education Institute, 2023
Integrating EMDR Therapy, Structural Dissociation & Ego State Therapy , Farnsworth Lobenstine, LICSW, 2024
EMDR & Parts Work for Treating Complex Trauma: Somatic Techniques to Decrease Defensiveness and Facilitate Trauma Processing, Arielle Schwartz, PhD, 2023
EMDR Interventions for Recent Trauma Recovery, Laurel Parnell, PhD, 2024
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Transcending Trauma: Treating Complex PTSDwith Internal Family Systems (IFS) , Frank Anderson, MD, 2023
Clinical Applications of Internal Family Systems Therapy: Step-by-Step Procedures for Healing Traumatic Wounds and Alleviating Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Addiction and More, Alexi Rothman, PhD, 2024
Comprehensive Internal Family Systems Therapy Course: A Step-by-Step Guide Through Clinical Applications of the IFS Model, Frank Anderson, MD, 2024
Grief
Grief Summit resulting in Certified Grief Professional, PESI, 2024
Traumatic Grief: Neuroscience-Based Therapy Tools for Transforming Loss into Meaningful Recovery, Kate Truitt, PhD, MBA, 2024
Finding Meaning in Loss: The Sixth Stage of Grief, David Kessler, MA, RN, FACHE
Anxious Grief: Strategies for Working with the Missing Stage of Grief, Claire Bidwell Smith, LCPC, 2023
2SLGBTQIA+
LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Care Summit: Intersectional Perspectives to Successfully Cultivate Inclusive Therapy Practices, PESI, 2024
Neurodiversity
ADHD Conference: New Strategies to Navigate Complexities, Controversies, and Emerging Research, PESI, 2024
Changing the ADHD Brain: Moving Beyond Medication, David Nowell, PhD, 2023
Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist Intensive Training, PESI, 2023
CBT/DBT/ACT
Integrate CBT and Exposure & Response Prevention for Treatment of GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, & Phobias, Kimberly J Morrow, LCSW and Elizabeth DuPont Spencer, MSW, LCSW-C, 2025
DBT, CBT, and ACT for Treating Trauma, Anxiety, and More, PESI, 2025
Substance Use
ACT for Behavioral Addictions: A Shame-Free Approach for Helping Clients Understand Their Triggers, Break Compulsive Patterns, and Embrace Pain with Purpose, Jennifer L. Patterson, PsyD, LCPC, 2025
Services & Pricing
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$165 per 50-minute session
$205 per 80-minute session
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Accepting Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Superbills available for potential reimbursement
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$300 per 2-hour intensive
$400 per 3-hour intensive
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Sliding scale rates are available for those suffering financial hardship or who have low-income.
At this time, rates range from $100-$140 per session.
Personal
Diana enjoys hanging out at home with her spouse and dog, Jack. Jack is a 14+ year old Jack Russell/Chihuahua mix who has old man energy. Diana and her spouse enjoy taking drives within a 200 mile radius and checking out the downtown area, looking for a Veteran’s Memorial and then finding a cool place to eat. Usually, they look at the Texas Bucket List website and find the place to eat first, then venture out that way!
Diana comes from a big family and has a bunch of nephews and nieces that she talks to often. She has a bonus-kid and grandkid that live in TN. Diana’s spouse has a big family in Houston and they visit often as well.
