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Diane M. Thorp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
55 9th Street, Cayucos, CA 93430
Let's Connect (747) 247-9471
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Welcome to DMT Psychotherapy. I am a Licensed Board Certified Psychotherapist along with a Certified Clinical Supervisor and work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, & families. I have extensive training and experience treating a variety of issues such as complex trauma, depression, anxiety disorders, behavioral issues, low self-esteem, relationship problems, ADHD, and parenting. Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times and asking for help is the first step towards leading a happier and more fulfilled life. I can help & assist in finding tools you need to make positive transformations. I provide a safe and comfortable environment where individuals can share their thoughts and feelings.
Using eclectic, strengths based approach by creating supportive & collaborative environment promoting personal growth. My approach is about the relationship between therapist & client. Acceptance, understanding, comfort, compassion, authenticity, & genuine respect = building blocks of a therapeutic relationship. #1 marriage therapist in LA County, 3 yrs in a row! See, thumbtack.com /ca /los-angeles/marriage-counselors/
I have over 35 years experience positively impacting the lives of children, adolescents and adults with emotional disturbances, often with extensive trauma histories; 13 of those years as a practicing psychotherapist. I offer a free initial consultation over the phone to discuss any particular concerns that you may have.
Call or Email Diane M. Thorp now for a free 15 minute consultation - (747) 247-9471
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Medicare
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (747) 247-9471
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Diane M. Thorp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 65567 Diane M. Thorp
- In Practice for 16 Years
- Certificate from EMDR International Association 2018
- Attended UCLA, Graduated 2010
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Marital and Premarital
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Complex Trauma
- Coping Skills
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Gambling
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Speciality: Marriage Counseling/Therapy
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Veterans
- Video Game Addiction
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Asian ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Jungian
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Sandplay
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
- Trauma Focused - CBT & Trauma Systems Therapy
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (747) 247-9471
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Diane M. Thorp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW