Business Details
21 Years
experience
Therapy Services for Individuals, Couples, and Families
As a licensed marriage and family therapist with over two decades of experience, I provide compassionate, personalized therapy to individuals, couples, and families navigating life's challenges. My practice focuses on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their stories, heal from trauma, and build resilience. Specializing in trauma recovery, domestic violence support, and women's issues, I integrate evidence-based approaches like EMDR and CBT to address depression, anxiety, and relationship conflicts.My background includes presenting at international conferences on women's transitions and teaching creative healing methods. I am committed to empowering clients to overcome obstacles, strengthen their self-awareness, and achieve meaningful personal growth through tailored therapeutic strategies.
Services
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Trauma Counseling
Depression Treatment
LGBTQ+ Support
EMDR Therapy
Stress Management
Grief Counseling
Parenting Support
Career Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of experience in counseling, teaching, and coaching
- Specialized training in EMDR, CBT, and trauma recovery
- Personalized therapeutic approach tailored to individual needs
- Active member of Bainbridge Island Psychotherapy Guild
- Proven expertise in addressing domestic violence and PTSD
Associations and certifications
- Washington State Department of Health - LMFT License
Services
Couples Therapy
Specialized therapy for couples navigating relationship challenges, communication issues, and emotional disconnect. Utilizes evidence-based techniques to rebuild trust, improve conflict resolution, and strengthen emotional bonds through weekly sessions and homework exercises.
Trauma Counseling
Comprehensive trauma recovery program using EMDR therapy, CBT, and somatic approaches to address PTSD symptoms from domestic violence, abuse, or other traumatic experiences. Focuses on processing memories and developing coping strategies for lasting healing.
Family Therapy
Systemic approach to improving family dynamics through structured sessions addressing communication patterns, conflict resolution, and role adjustments. Specializes in blended families, adoption support, and intergenerational relationship challenges using collaborative therapeutic techniques.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy for trauma survivors, combining bilateral stimulation with cognitive restructuring to reprocess traumatic memories. Proven effective for PTSD, anxiety disorders, and complex trauma symptoms in individual sessions.
Women's Therapy
Specialized support for women navigating life transitions, including career changes, motherhood, and recovery from abuse. Integrates creative expression techniques with traditional therapy to address anxiety, depression, and self-esteem challenges in a supportive environment.
People
Diane Heald Spengler
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Master's level therapist with 20+ years experience in trauma recovery, couples counseling, and women's mental health. Graduate of Antioch University's Marriage and Family Therapy program, specializing in EMDR and domestic violence support.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I provide individual, couples, family therapy, and specialized programs for trauma recovery, domestic violence survivors, women's transitions, and LGBTQ+ support using EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness techniques.
Do you accept insurance?
I am an out-of-network provider. Contact your insurance carrier to verify mental health benefits, coverage amounts, and whether pre-authorization is required for therapy sessions.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes, all sessions are confidential except in cases of imminent self-harm, threats to others, or suspected abuse/neglect, as required by Washington state law.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with extended sessions available for specialized needs like EMDR intensives or family therapy sessions.
What if I need urgent support?
For crisis situations, contact local emergency services or visit the nearest hospital. I offer scheduled appointments but cannot provide 24/7 emergency care.
