Diana Elstad
Compassionate care for recovery and resilience
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About
Diana Elstad is a Washington-licensed mental health counselor and substance use disorder professional with 35 years of clinical experience. Her work has spanned community clinics, treatment centers, hospitals, and private practice, and she also serves as a geriatric mental health specialist.
Over the course of her career she has worked with hundreds of people facing a wide range of concerns, including addiction and recovery, depression, anxiety, PTSD, stress management, family systems and codependency, self-esteem and relationship issues, grief and loss, and problems related to abuse and trauma.
Her approach to counseling is warm, kind, respectful, and attentive. She strives to listen carefully and to notice the unspoken messages that often lie beneath words. Diana uses an eclectic therapeutic style, drawing from multiple schools of therapy while aiming to be fully present and to meet each client where they are in their journey.
She is licensed to practice mental health counseling in Washington and is recognized as a substance use disorder professional. Diana looks forward to meeting and working with prospective clients.
- Location:
- Washington, United States
- Years Experience:
- 35
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, Coping with life changes, Relationship, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Adoption, Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Attachment issues, Bipolar, Body image, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Depression, Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic violence, Eating, Family, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Gambling, Gender dysphoria, Grief, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, LGBT, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Parenting, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sex addiction, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Sleeping, Social anxiety and phobia, Stress, Anxiety, Women’s issues, Workplace issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: WA LMHC LH 00003771
- NPI Number: 1154475994
- License: LMHC (Washington) #LH 00003771 exp 2026-04-06
Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?
For many common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life changes - online therapy can be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions. Research and clinical practice support its use for these types of issues, and many people find comparable benefits from remote care.
One of the clear advantages is flexibility. Clients can connect with their therapist in the format that fits best for them - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which makes it easier to integrate therapy into a busy schedule.
Therapists offering online services are licensed professionals, and if someone decides they would prefer a different therapeutic fit they can switch to another therapist at any time. For many people, the combination of effectiveness and convenience makes online therapy a practical option to consider.
How much experience does Diana Elstad have?
Diana Elstad has 35 years of experience in providing therapy services.
Is Diana Elstad a licensed therapist?
Yes, Diana Elstad is a licensed therapist; she holds a Washington state mental health counseling license listed as WA LMHC LH 00003771.
In which languages does Diana Elstad provide therapy?
Diana Elstad provides therapy in English.
Where is Diana Elstad located?
Diana Elstad is located in Washington.
How can I work with Diana Elstad as my therapist?
You can work with Diana Elstad through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.
How much does therapy with Diana Elstad cost?
The cost of therapy with Diana Elstad can vary depending on factors such as your location and her availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with Diana Elstad is quick and straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with her. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.