Diana Maxwell, M.Ed., LPC (she/her) -- License # 90450)

Intuitive, Authentic, Accepting, Curious

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Now Accepting Insurance!

Diana is an EMDR and trauma therapist seeing clients in-person in Austin and virtually throughout Texas. She is accepting private pay and insured new clients and has early morning, lunch and evening hours available.

Diana is passionate about creating a therapeutic space that feels safe, inclusive, and judgment-free—a space where you can show up exactly as you are. She believes healing happens at your own pace and is here to walk alongside you on that journey. Diana is committed to anti-racism, anti-ableism, anti-ageism and lifelong learning, and she honors the lived experiences and identities of BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and neurodiverse communities.

Before becoming a therapist, Diana’s path was anything but traditional—and that’s part of what makes her so grounded and relatable. She spent many years as a Career Counselor in the college setting, then made a big shift and became a Licensed Massage Therapist and instructor. During that time, she also served as a Client Coordinator at a group practice specializing in complex trauma. Her natural presence and insight were so impactful that colleagues encouraged her to become a therapist herself—and so she did!

Today, Diana is EMDR-trained, IFS-informed (think Inside Out for grown-ups), with significant knowledge of grief therapy. She brings lived experience with substance use and over a decade of sobriety into her work, supporting others in recovery with deep empathy. Her sessions often incorporate mindfulness and grounding practices—you can expect a breathing exercise or two! Clients often comment. “To work with Diana, it feels like it’s a conversation with a friend, except she will push you to look at things from a different perspective.”

Diana works with adults of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, and spiritual backgrounds. She’s known for her gentle humor and warm, sunny presence—especially in those moments when life feels dark.

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Personal

In her free time, Diana enjoys hanging out at home with her spouse and dog, Jack, who is a 14+ year old Jack Russell/Chihuahua mix that brings joy and laughter into her home. Diana and her spouse enjoy taking drives to check out the downtown area, visit Veteran’s Memorials, and find cool places to eat. Together, they review the Texas Bucket List for new restaurants to explore, 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 Tennessee. Diana’s spouse has a big family in Houston who they visit often as well.

For 2026, Diana plans to volunteer at the Friendship Line through the Institute on Aging and travel to Scotland and Ireland. Caerlaverock Castle in Scotland is a stronghold of the Maxwell clan!

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Education & Credentials

• Licensed Professional Counselor #90450 (Texas)

• EMDR Trained, Advanced Education Institute, 2023

• M.Ed, Counseling, University of North Texas

• B.M.E., Music Education, Sam Houston State University